Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

exhale hard

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

a youthful male person

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

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

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

take in liquids

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

in an unqualified manner

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

a man of refinement

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

of the present time and place

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

march in a procession

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

information about recent and important events

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

above and across; more than

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Gordon had listened impatiently, as to an ancient and outworn philosophy.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

express in words

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.

precisely as stated

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading She knew that Barry was bitter, that he rebelled against the plans which were being made for him, but she did not know that Gordon had told the General frankly and flatly the reason for this delay in the matrimonial arrangements.

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

From this reading _In Which Barry and Leila Go Over the Hills and Far Away; and in Which a March Moon Becomes a Honeymoon._ The news that Barry must go away had been a blow to Leila's childish dreams of immediate happiness.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "His wild oats aren't very wild--and every boy must have his fling."

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

From this reading The General, true to his ancient code, had protested that "a man could drink like a gentleman," that Barry's good blood would tell.