Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

later than; following

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

any person at all

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

for the reason that

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

properly deserved

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

set up or found

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

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From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

express the need or desire for

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

bowling down an alley at a target of ten wooden pins

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Uncle John told him willingly.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

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

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

look attentively

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."

in a willing manner

From this reading Uncle John told him willingly.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncle John greeted the man with an attempt at cordiality.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading A TALE OF WOE That evening after dinner, as Mr. Merrick sat alone in the hotel lobby, the girls having gone to watch the Major bowl tenpins, Mr. Jones approached and sat down in the chair beside him.

but in spite of that

From this reading He could not yet bring himself to like his personality, but on Myrtle's account and because he was himself generous enough to wish to be of service to anyone so forlorn and unhappy, he treated Mr. Jones with more respect than he really thought he deserved.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell me, Mr. Merrick," was the abrupt request, "where you found Myrtle Dean."