Chapter III

later than; following

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

anew

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

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

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

set up or found

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

a farewell remark

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

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From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

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 Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

a midday meal

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

not any; not one

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

and nothing more

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

a result

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

in the near future

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No one, however, said that they hoped soon to see him again.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr and Mrs Heathcote, however, wished him good-bye very kindly, and so did the Miss Heathcotes, and of course Digby did, so he began to hope that nothing had been discovered.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Julian, two days after this, to his astonishment found that his things were packed, and his father's carriage coming to the door, he was told that after he had had some luncheon he was to go home.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

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

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

at the time that

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."

in a willing manner

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you," said Digby; "oh, I know you would be, but I promised my father that I would go willingly if he wished to send me; so go I must."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Julian might have urged that promises were like piecrust, as the vulgar saying runs, made to be broken: but he already knew enough of Digby to be aware that such an opinion would have no response in his bosom, so he only said, "Well, when you get there, and change your mind, only let me know, and I will help you if I ran."