Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

(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 Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

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From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

divisible by two

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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 She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

the literary culture

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

for more time

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

and nothing more

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

flowing profusely

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

with low volume

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

carry out

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

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

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading She has asked to be left alone, so as to be quite undisturbed; and when, at intervals, unable longer to keep away, Peggy returns from her sad and aimless rambles about the dahliad garden, and, pushing the door, looks softly in, the same sight always greets her eyes.

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

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

precisely as stated

From this reading She is very loth to let it go, even then.

toward the west

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

at the time that

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Prue, with a fire-spot on each cheek, writing--writing.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet when the postman comes to take the letters, it is only one small letter that he carries away.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Though she has begun so early, Prue is writing nearly all day; writing sitting up in bed--writing when the eastern sun is pouring in his rays from the gates of day--writing when he has climbed the zenith--writing when he is reddening westwards.