Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

anew

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

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

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Edmund flung the letter down impatiently.

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From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Edmund flung the letter down impatiently.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading He did not believe--he could not and would not believe--that Molly was carrying on a gigantic fraud.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Edmund flung the letter down impatiently.

of great significance or value

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Edmund flung the letter down impatiently.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

not any; not one

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

express in words

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

term of address for a man

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

hard to endure

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

precisely as stated

From this reading The situation was really a very trying one.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S APPEAL Edmund, it seemed, was in no hurry to see his Florentine looking-glasses again.

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

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Ten days passed before he called on Molly, and on the eleventh day Mr. Murray, Junior, wrote to say that he had some fresh and important intelligence to give him, and asked if Sir Edmund would call, not at his office, but at his own house.