Chapter II

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

matters of personal concern

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

out of bed

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

in an austere fashion

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

at any time

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

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

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

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

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

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

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

of the present time and place

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

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

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

immediately past

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

a room where books are kept

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

with speed

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A late night at bridge had necessitated a late rising.

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

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

only a very short time before

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

the season of growth

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

in the direction of

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

precisely as stated

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

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

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

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

From this reading A late breakfast of fruit and cereal had occurred along the route to the library—the austerely elegant room from which his father, toward the last, had directed vast and manifold affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Events happened very rapidly with Francis Morgan that late spring morning.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If ever a man leaped across time into the raw, red drama and tragedy of the primitive and the medieval melodrama of sentiment and passion of the New World Latin, Francis Morgan was destined to be that man, and Destiny was very immediate upon him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he was lazily unaware that aught in the world was stirring, and was scarcely astir himself.