Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

later than; following

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

on or to one side

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

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From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do sit down.'

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Do sit down.'

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

set up or found

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

unproductive of success

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

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

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

unpleasantly

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

get by special effort

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

be seated

From this reading Do sit down.'

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Seeing him so occupied, Gerald, in the doorway, had hesitated: 'Am I interrupting you?

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

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

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

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

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

in or at the place that

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

during the time that

From this reading Franklin spoke gravely, scanning his visitor's face while he moved piles of pamphlets from a chair and pushed aside the books and papers spread before him on the table.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Gerald had found him, after a fruitless morning call, at his lodgings in Clarges Street, and Franklin, in the dim little sitting-room, had risen from the work that, for hours, had given him a feeling of anchorage--not too secure--in a world where many of his bearings were painfully confused.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Why, yes, of course I can see you.