Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

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From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

a young female

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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 As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

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From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

for more time

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

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From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

the next day

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

not any; not one

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

on one occasion

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

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From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

make square

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

not in physical motion

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

in the direction of

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

at the time that

From this reading But when he came to the house where he had visited her, he was told that she no longer lived there.

in or at the place that

From this reading As he reached Washington square it seemed that the quiet of the section held a sort of benediction, and such peace as hangs between old walls, where the fever of stress has passed and left in its wake a philosophy and a contentment.

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

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As he opened the door, Dorothy Melliss was bending over her drawing-board by a north window, rushing through some fashion illustrations which must be delivered on the morrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a sudden pang it occurred to him that once more she might have moved a step down the economic scale toward the furnished room in one of those dingy lodging-houses which she had dreaded; places where the heart sickens at the forlornness of its environment.

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

From this reading He inquired for the girl with whom Marcia had shared the little apartment, and to his relief learned that she still had her abode here and would receive him.