Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

wood of any of various apple trees of the genus Malus

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

at any time

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

the organ of sight

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

the act of departing

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

highest in quality

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

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

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

possessive form of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Long Man had himself taken her over the place when she first came down to look at it, and his report was that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, and with an eye to business that could not be beaten.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Miller took pains to find out every detail from the Long Man at Applewood, and so was full of information at his monthly repast with the old ladies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

precisely as stated

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Vincent Cricklander was the new tenant's name.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

at the time that

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.

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

From this reading When Halcyone was nearly nineteen and had grown into a rare and radiant maiden, the like of whom it would be difficult to find, an event happened which was of the greatest excitement and importance to the neighborhood.

a late time of life

From this reading Wendover, which had been shut up for twenty years, was reported to have been taken for a term by a very rich widow--or _divorcée_--from America it was believed, and it was going to be sumptuously done up and would be filled with guests.