Chapter XXI

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

the state of being absent

From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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

From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

react verbally

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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

From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

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

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

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

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

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

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

without bounds

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

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From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

not any; not one

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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From this reading His father needed his presence, and Sheila needed his absence.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

without speaking

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

possessing sweep

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But gusts of desire for the sight of her swept through him like manias.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

under normal conditions

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.

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From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a similar tempest of infinitely much ado about next to nothing the distant Bret Winfield was browbeating himself silently, pleading with himself not to disgrace himself by running away from his loathsome factory.

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

From this reading He would try to reach her on the long-distance telephone.

but in spite of that

From this reading At the theater, where there was as yet no one in the box-office, it was usually impossible to get an answer or to get a message delivered.