Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

(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 Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

first in order of birth

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

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

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

the act of departing

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

above and across; more than

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

with low volume

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

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From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

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

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

a person, without saying who

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

precisely as stated

From this reading "They seem to have slipped out of the room very quietly."

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I must hunt them up, poor dears! for it is about time we were starting for the _Dolphin_," he said, hastily leaving the room.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

in or at the place that

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, I thought they were here," Violet answered in some surprise, following the direction of his glance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talked for a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore and the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someone or something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"

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

From this reading Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely and heartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered the private parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his look and manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.