Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

being one more than ten

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

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

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He opened wide the window and let in the May sunshine.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

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 Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

according to the clock

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened wide the window and let in the May sunshine.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

reflecting optimism

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

cut with a saw

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

a state of social isolation

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

having a supporting base

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He opened wide the window and let in the May sunshine.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

express in words

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

up to a particular time

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."

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

From this reading "May I come in, please?" her voice said.

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

From this reading Mr. Carlyon--for such was Cheiron's real name--knocked the ashes from his long pipe next day at eleven o'clock in the morning, after his late breakfast and began to arrange his books.

which person or people

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He opened wide the window and let in the May sunshine.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading His mind was away in a land of classical lore; he had almost forgotten the sprite who had invaded his solitude the previous afternoon, until he heard a tap at the window, and saw her standing there--great, intelligent eyes aflame and rosy lips apart.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am afraid I am a little early, but I had something so very interesting to tell you, I had to come."