Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

(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 It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

a line of approach

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

a female human offspring

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

divisible by two

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

put in effect

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

a young female

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

the act of departing

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

communication between individuals

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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 Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

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

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

not any; not one

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

flowing profusely

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading It is a pretty sight to see a girl clinging to her father, pouring all her guesses and philosophies into his ears, and claiming his confidence.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

arousing affect

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sara clung to her father’s arm, and congratulated herself upon having got him out, and promised herself a good long talk.

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

From this reading He came forth into the avenue as Sara was going out, and joined her, and she seized her opportunity, and took his arm, and led him up and down in the afternoon sunshine.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

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

From this reading Late in the afternoon Mr. Brownlow did really look as if he were taking a holiday.

at the time that

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a different kind of intercourse, more picturesque, more amusing, in some ways even more touching, than the intercourse of a mother and daughter, especially when there is, as with these two, no mother in the case, and the one sole parent has both offices to fulfill.