Chapter XXV

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

later than; following

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

plural of “balk” — the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

an opposing military force

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

divisible by two

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

a social unit living together

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

set up or found

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

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

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

according to the clock

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

not taken into account

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

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

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

hard to endure

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

up to a particular time

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading GARRY BALKS The major was ready to see Garry Knapp at nine o’clock the next morning.

(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 The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

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

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

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

From this reading Dorothy took Garry up to the major’s room after breakfast, and they found him well-wrapped in a rug, sitting in his sun parlor which overlooked the lawns of The Cedars.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Is it strange that the most impressive point to him was the fact that he had no right to even _think_ of trying to win Dorothy Dale?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was suffering one of his engagements with the enemy rheumatism, and there really was a strong reason for his having put off this interview until the shy Westerner had become somewhat settled at The Cedars as a guest.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man from the West could not help being impressed by the fact that he was the guest of a family that was well supplied with this world’s goods—one that was used to luxury as well as comfort.