Chapter XV

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Outside was her husband, with his hat and coat on.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading “Gilbert!”

possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Outside was her husband, with his hat and coat on.

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

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

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

From this reading Outside was her husband, with his hat and coat on.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Outside was her husband, with his hat and coat on.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

immediately past

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outside was her husband, with his hat and coat on.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She rose and opened the door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She rose and opened the door.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

-ing form of “shunt” — transfer to another track, of trains

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

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

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

at the time that

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

which person or people

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been confined to bed for the last few days with a sharp attack of influenza, and Neeburg had forbidden him to go out.

-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading “TWO IN A STUDIO” Two days later Claudia was wrinkling her brows over her visiting-list, and sadly contemplating the people she had been shunting, and who _must_ be asked to dinner, when she was surprised to hear Gilbert’s voice outside the door.