Chapter XII · A Lively Night

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading When they had walked some distance, Frank said:

take in liquids

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I read innocence in your face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

made afraid

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

a young female

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

act of bringing about a desired result

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading I read innocence in your face.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

the act of departing

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

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

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

not any; not one

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I read innocence in your face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When they had walked some distance, Frank said:

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

express in words

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading When they had walked some distance, Frank said:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Entirely unaware that he had been saved from a second attack from the waiters by Dunton’s action, Frank lost no time in leaving the place, the girl clinging to his arm.

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

From this reading When they had walked some distance, Frank said:

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

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

at the time that

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

in or at the place that

From this reading She was so badly frightened when the street was reached that it was some time before she could tell where she lived.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Miss, I hope you will pardon me for interfering as I did, but I could not help it when I saw Dunton inducing you to drink wine.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I read innocence in your face.