Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

temporary cessation or suspension

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

(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 Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

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

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

set up or found

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

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

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He had not ordered the meal, nor had he felt the need of it.

plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

in the near future

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the environmental condition

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The old woman retired as soon as she had arranged the repast on a round mahogany table.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Doubtless the stimulus afforded by the unusual character of his surroundings held his sense of hunger in abeyance.

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

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

at the time that

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.

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

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Coleman found the oysters, the wine, the broiled fish, the French bread, and the black coffee excellent to such a degree that he ate almost everything before him; then leaning far back in his chair he began to study the silver set from which all those good things had been taken.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Evening was drawing on, sending a soft twilight into the room, when Coleman's dinner was brought in by a shy and silent old colored woman.