Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

later than; following

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

make calm or still

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Kenneth scrutinized him closely.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

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

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

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

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

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

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

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

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

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

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

clean or organized

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

approval to do something

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

only a very short time before

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Kenneth scrutinized him closely.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

male cat

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

not neat and tidy

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

up to a particular time

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Beth could scarcely recognize in him the calm and cheerful Tom Gates they had visited in the county jail; for his face was drawn with care and anxiety, eyes were bloodshot, and his former neat appearance was changed to one careless and untidy.

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

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

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

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beth and Louise were with Kenneth at the time, and were eager to remain during the interview, so the young man was shown into the library.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What have you been up to, Tom?" he asked.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading LUCY'S GHOST Kenneth had sent word to Tom Gates, asking the young man to come to Elmhurst, but it was not until two days after the lawn party that Tom appeared and asked permission to see Mr. Forbes.