Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

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

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

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From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

the two together, not just one

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

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From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

clothing in general

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

a quad with a square body

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

a social unit living together

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

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

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

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

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

not any; not one

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

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

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

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

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

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

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading They get me by the throat, an' there's no shakin' 'em off.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

on a floor above

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

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

From this reading THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ENTERS Before the morning had passed Bob Morton was as much at home in the little cottage that faced the sea as if he had lived there all his days.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

in or at the place that

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His property was spread out in the old mahogany bureau upstairs; his hat dangled from a peg in the hall; and he had exchanged his "city clothes" for the less conventional outing shirt and suit of blue serge, both of which transformed him into a figure amazingly slender and boyish.

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

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading For two hours he and Celestina had rehearsed the family history from beginning to end; and now he had left her to get dinner, and he and Willie had betaken themselves to the workshop where they were deep in confidential conversation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see," the inventor was explaining to his guest, "it's like this: it ain't so much that I want to bother with these notions as that I have to.