Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

anew

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

in addition

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

guilty of a misdeed

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

take in solid food

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

one or the other of two

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

made afraid

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

a young female

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

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

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

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

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

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

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

express in words

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

be seated

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

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

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

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

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Instead he dwelt on the good promise of the crops, and mentioned having extended the time of payment to a delinquent tenant.

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

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

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

From this reading A Midnight Message Sitting down at the supper table that evening was a severe ordeal.

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

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

during the time that

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

which person or people

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Geraldine had angered Carder, but she had also frightened him, and he was mild in manner and words and did not attempt to be either affectionate or jocose.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you think of throwin' out a wing or two or say a bay window to the house, Ma, while we're refurnishin'?" he asked pleasantly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Geraldine forced herself to eat something, and the host addressed most of his remarks to his mother, who was again compelled to sit at table and allow the young girl to do the serving.