Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Dinner was a jolly affair.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Dinner was a jolly affair.

later than; following

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

for the reason that

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

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

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Dinner was a jolly affair.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

being always present

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

every person

From this reading Everybody was in excellent humor.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Everybody was in excellent humor.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Everybody was in excellent humor.

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

From this reading Everybody was in excellent humor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Dinner was a jolly affair.

and nothing more

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

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

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

under normal conditions

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.

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

From this reading Dinner was a jolly affair.

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

From this reading They went into the garden after dinner, and the Captain, after filling up his ever-present pipe, began his story.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Gregg, who often became lonely by herself, was glad of being in such pleasant company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hal had quite recovered from his afternoon’s experience; Pat had succeeded in getting the Marianne into perfect shape; Bill looked forward to his evening’s plans with relish; and Bob was happy just on general principles, anticipating a great evening, and because he was usually happy.