Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

later than; following

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I have been waiting so long that I have almost been asleep.”

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

in a state of sleep

From this reading I have been waiting so long that I have almost been asleep.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

for the reason that

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

placed crosswise

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

brought together in one place

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have been waiting so long that I have almost been asleep.”

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading I have been waiting so long that I have almost been asleep.”

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

immediately past

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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 I have been waiting so long that I have almost been asleep.”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

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

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

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

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

which person or people

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The voice came from the recesses of the dusky room in which the evening gloom had gathered deeply, and looking in its direction, Harold Quaritch could see the outline of a tall form sitting in an old oak chair with its hands crossed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Really it is too bad to be so late for dinner—especially after you blew up that wretched Emma last night because she was five minutes after time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE TALE OF SIR JAMES DE LA MOLLE “Is that you, father?” said a voice, a very sweet voice, but one of which the tones betrayed the irritation natural to a healthy woman who has been kept waiting for her dinner.