Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

anew

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

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

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

uttered without voice

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

instructive (especially excessively)

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

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From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

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From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

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

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

the trait of spending extravagantly

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

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From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

a result

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

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

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

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

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

the first light of day

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

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

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

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

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

to an undue degree

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.

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

From this reading In the not unjealous spirit of rivalry that eventuated, each clung stubbornly to his own theory.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Again must it be gently urged that in travelling from Paradise to Sunrise City an accurate name is prodigality.

in diverse ways

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

at the time that

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading When Judge Menefee— sanctioned to the act by his grey hair and widespread repute—had introduced himself to the lady passenger, she had, herself, sweetly breathed a name, in response, that the hearing of the male passengers had variously interpreted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore the lady passenger permitted herself to be Garlanded and McFarlanded and Solomoned with equal and discreet complacency.

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

From this reading For the lady passenger to have reasseverated or corrected would have seemed didactic if not unduly solicitous of a specific acquaintance.