Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

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

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

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From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

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From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

the act of drilling

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

guided by whim and fancy

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

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

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

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From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

not in physical motion

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

above and across; more than

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

more desirable than another

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

-ing form of “snooze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

breathe noisily during one's sleep

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

with low volume

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

make square

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Occasionally a gasp or a snore from beneath the paper suggested that the little man was "snoozing" as he sometimes gravely called it, instead of listening to the music.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

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

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading In the small drawing room Patricia--or Patsy, as she preferred to be called--was seated at the piano softly playing the one "piece" the music teacher had succeeded in drilling into her flighty head by virtue of much patience and perseverance.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

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

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

belonging to which person

From this reading In a thick cushioned morris-chair reclined the motionless form of Uncle John, a chubby little man in a gray suit, whose features were temporarily eclipsed by the newspaper that was spread carefully over them.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon in Miss Patricia Doyle's pretty flat at 3708 Willing Square.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Major Doyle sat opposite, stiffly erect, with his admiring eyes full upon Patsy.