Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

(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 "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

Having no one else present.

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

cause to be attached

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

for the reason that

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

set up or found

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

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

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

a public toilet for men

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

become covered with mist

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

the middle of the day

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

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

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

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

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

express in words

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

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

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

look attentively

From this reading They have left me precious little time," he added, glancing at his watch.

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

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This took shape and line when they were alone, and he spoke of outsitting the others.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

at the time that

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

during the time that

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

which person or people

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading There was a mist in her brain as she talked to the Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries--it did not in the least obscure what she found to say--and in the midst of it the formless idea that he must wish to attach a special importance to his visit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She had wondered when he came early in the formal Sunday noon hour for men's calls, since he had more casual privileges; and wondered more when he sat on with composure, as one who is master of the situation, while Major-Generals and Deputy Secretaries came and went.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have outstayed all the rest," Lindsay said, with his hat and stick in his hand, in Alicia Livingstone's drawing-room, "because I want particularly to talk to you.