Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

in addition

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

a brother by marriage

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

an abstract part of something

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

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

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

not any; not one

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

with low volume

From this reading "You will be welcome," replied Randolph quietly.

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From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

having a supporting base

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

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

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

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

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

accept gladly

From this reading "You will be welcome," replied Randolph quietly.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will be welcome," replied Randolph quietly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I know we shall be glad to come sometime," replied Cope, with seeming heartiness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This heartiness may have had its element of the genuine; at any rate, here was another "good house," from which no one need shut himself out without good cause.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Lemoyne developed too extreme a reluctance, he would be reminded that he was cherishing the hope of a position in the registrar's office, for at least half of the day; also, that Randolph enjoyed some standing in University circles, and that his brother-in-law was one of the trustees.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, indeed," continued Cope, in a further corroboration which might better have been dispensed with.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will be welcome," replied Randolph quietly.