Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

-ing form of “advise” — give advice to

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

for the reason that

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

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

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

with humor

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a feeling of deep longing

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

precisely as stated

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WASHINGTON Richard had not been very happy in Washington.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

at the time that

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was pleasant to have a lady with him sometimes, and he wished so much it had been practicable for Ethelyn to have come.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Poor Ethie," he called her to himself, pitying her because, vain man that he was, he thought her so lonely without him.

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

From this reading When Melinda Jones came, Richard brightened a little, for there was always a sense of comfort and rest in Melinda's presence, and Richard spent much of his leisure in her society, accompanying her to concerts and occasionally to a levee, and taking pains to show her whatever he thought would interest her.

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

From this reading He led too quiet and secluded a life, his companions said, advising him to go out more, and jocosely telling him that he was pining for his young wife and growing quite an old man.