Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

-ing form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

anew

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

although

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

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

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent

From this reading BORROWER TURNED LENDER.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

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

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

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

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters

From this reading BORROWER TURNED LENDER.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

characterized by soft sounds

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

possessive form of “riley” — United States poet (1849-1916)

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Their talk had been light enough on their starting out, notwithstanding John had earned nothing that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading They brought their conversation to a murmurous close.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading BORROWER TURNED LENDER.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For it was not what a mere acquaintance could have joined them in, albeit its subject was the old one of meat and raiment.

at the time that

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.

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

From this reading It was only a day or two later that the Richlings, one afternoon, having been out for a sunset walk, were just reaching Mrs. Riley's door-step again, when they were aware of a young man approaching from the opposite direction with the intention of accosting them.