Chapter III

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

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

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

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

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

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

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

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

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

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

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

characterized by soft sounds

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

not any; not one

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

with low volume

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

move hurridly

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

be seated

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

rise rapidly

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

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

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

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

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

extremely

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

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

From this reading He did not drive home with his party, but accepted Wallingford’s invitation to walk in the fresh night air to his club.

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

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

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

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then to himself: “What an ass she’ll think me!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading But the starting sweat stayed, for she asked him no more questions; and he, freed from the anxiety of having to try to soar with her, was able to sit quietly and enjoy her beauty, and the murmurous rush of her low, musical voice--“It’s like the brook that brute she quoted wrote about,” he thought.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes--I think so--that is,” stammered Frothingham, “it’s a jolly brook, but we call it a river.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your American women are tremendously clever,” he said, as they were strolling along.