Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

later than; following

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

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From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

past form of “chuck” — throw carelessly

From this reading Duncan turned up his nose, and chucked the note into the fire.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Duncan turned up his nose, and chucked the note into the fire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

the act of departing

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

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From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

only a very short time before

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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 He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Duncan turned up his nose, and chucked the note into the fire.

a brief written record

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

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

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Duncan turned up his nose, and chucked the note into the fire.

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

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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

From this reading Duncan turned up his nose, and chucked the note into the fire.

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

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading “THE JOLLY HERRING” “Velut unda supervenit undam.”--VIRGIL.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He tossed it to Duncan, and said, “What shall I do?”

at the time that

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He read it when he got into his study, and hardly knew whether to be pleased or disgusted at it.

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

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading The Anti-muffs request the honor of Williams’ company to a spread they are going to have to-morrow evening at half-past four, in their smoking-room-- A note to this effect was put into Eric’s hands by Wildney after prayers.