Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

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

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

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

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better not.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

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

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

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

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

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

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

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

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

the day after today

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Hilliard, confused by the rapid rencontre, half annoyed at having been seen with Patty, and half wishing he had not granted the appointment for tomorrow, as it might interfere with a visit from the girls, walked forward in silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a glance at Miss Ringrose, he raised his hat and passed on.

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

From this reading Eve would be afraid to come, she catches cold so easily."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So we really sha'n't see you if it's wet tomorrow," said Patty.