Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

(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 Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

divisible by two

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

in a graceful manner

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

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

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

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

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

a brief written record

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

and nothing more

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

above and across; more than

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

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

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE SNOW.

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

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

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gregory, as she realised now, had always taken the easiest way, and it was evident that he had not even the courage to face her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.

a Caucasian

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

which person or people

From this reading Next morning, the mail-carrier, who drove up to the homestead half-frozen and white all over out of a haze of falling snow, brought Agatha a note from Gregory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was brief, and she read it with a smile of half-amused contempt, though she admitted that, considering everything, he had handled the somewhat embarrassing situation gracefully.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This, however, was only what she had expected of him, and she recognised that it was equally characteristic of the man that he had written releasing her from her engagement instead of coming himself.