Chapter III

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

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

later than; following

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

causing inconvenience

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

and nothing more

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

absolutely essential

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

a brief written record

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

the rays of the sun

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

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

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

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

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

in or at that place or location

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

a special situation

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

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

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading The tutor, of course, immediately discovered the intent to patronise, that, as a matter of fact, was not there.

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

From this reading He was as ill at ease as McGaw himself, now, and his abrupt note of sincerity was decidedly awkward.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

at the time that

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.

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

From this reading “Why, that’s all right,” said Sears, heartily; “what’s the name of the thing?”

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

From this reading His hatred of Wolcott dated itself from that instant.

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

From this reading After McGaw was well out of the building, Sears would have strolled aimlessly down into the sunshine--he never stayed in his room any more than was necessary--had he not come across the Secretary’s letter when he went to his desk to put away the notes he had just taken.