Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

later than; following

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

at or in the front

From this reading For he was back ahead of them.

(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 As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For he was back ahead of them.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For he was back ahead of them.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

marked by distress

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

and nothing more

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

come together

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

make reference to

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

done under pressure

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

express in words

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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From this reading He had fairly rushed for a car after seeing Madge with Shambler.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

male cat

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

someone who visits

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading For he was back ahead of them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SHAMBLER’S VISITOR Tom Parsons’s chums had the common sense--or shall we say grace--not to mention his non-appearance at the May walk.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

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

From this reading As they came into the room at the close of the day that had meant so much to them, and which had been fraught with incidents that would be long remembered, Sid, Phil and Frank acted just as though, all along, they had not expected Tom to go, or as if he would be on hand to meet them on their return.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Did you finish your book?” asked Frank, as he slumped down into an easy chair.