Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

(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 WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

with anger

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

from appearances alone

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

one or the other of two

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

give expression to

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

the act of giving

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading For Doctor Sherman, so said the _Express_, had that day suddenly left Westville.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK Two hours later Bruce was striding angrily up and down the West parlour, telling Katherine all about it.

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

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading She was too wise for such a petty triumph.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading Besides, there was something in that afternoon's _Express_, which Bruce had handed her that interested her far more than his wrathful recital of Blind Charlie's treachery; and although she was apparently giving Bruce her entire attention, and was in fact mechanically taking in his words, her mind was excitedly playing around this second piece of news.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She refrained from saying, "I told you so," by either word or look.