Chapter XI

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

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

later than; following

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

move towards

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

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

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

on or to one side

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

make calm or still

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

delicately beautiful

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

a very sleepy state

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

one or the other of two

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

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

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

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

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

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

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

moving with great haste

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

restricted to something

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

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

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

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

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

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

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

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

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

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

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

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

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

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

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

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

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.

a Caucasian

From this reading She enjoyed the feel of the fresh night breeze on her white forehead and warm face.

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

From this reading It was not often that Wilmer remained long awake after retiring to her room.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But this evening, instead of hurrying into bed after blowing out her light, she slipped on a dainty negligee and sat by the open window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her days came to a calm and untroubled close with the first approach of drowsiness.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The problems which claimed her attention were either of that minor daylight character familiar to all housekeepers or else of so purely an academic nature--being largely those offered by the younger British novelists--that they were as easily laid aside at night as her walking boots.