Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

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

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

command with authority

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

many and different

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

communicated in words

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

at a previous time

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

made afraid

From this reading KENNETH IS FRIGHTENED.

in a gradual manner

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

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

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

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

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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

From this reading KENNETH IS FRIGHTENED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading KENNETH IS FRIGHTENED.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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 She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

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

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

loss of the ability to move a body part

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

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

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

in the direction of

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

directed up

From this reading She had no more strokes of paralysis, but her left limb did not recover, and the numbness was gradually creeping upward toward her heart.

in a visible manner

From this reading Day by day the invalid's health was failing visibly.

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

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading Lawyer Watson, unable to direct events at Elmhurst, became a silent spectator of the little comedy being enacted there, and never regretted that, as Uncle John expressed it, he "had a reserved seat at the show."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Jane Merrick, formerly the most imperious and irrascible of women, had become wonderfully reserved since the arrival of her nieces, and was evidently making a sincere effort to study their diverse characters.