Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

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

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

confined by bonds

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

at any time

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

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

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

within a building

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

cut with a saw

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

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

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There had been, however, a few showers at luncheon-time, and Colonel Faversham had set out through one afterwards "to his club."

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

in the direction of

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

up to a particular time

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

precisely as stated

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

accept gladly

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

(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 Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

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

From this reading MARK RETURNS It was one afternoon towards the end of April, and Carrissima congratulated herself that she had made up her mind to spend it indoors, although the trees in the parks were in fresh green leaf, and London was looking its brightest and best.

at the time that

From this reading "When did you get back?" asked Carrissima, remembering that her welcome must not be too cordial.

which person or people

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carrissima, of course, knew very well that he was bound for Golfney Place, and for her own part, she determined to stay at home until tea-time, with the consequence that she saw Mark about half-past four.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He entered the room looking as handsome, as alert and energetic as ever; a man, you felt certain, who would succeed in making his way in the world, as indeed he fully intended to do.