Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a mercilessly hot afternoon.

(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 All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

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

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

divisible by two

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

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

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

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

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was a mercilessly hot afternoon.

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From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

not opportune

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a mercilessly hot afternoon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

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From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

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 All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading It was a mercilessly hot afternoon.

slightly wet

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

above and across; more than

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

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From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

arranged for pictorial purposes

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW FOR THE "EVENING MAIL" Kate could hardly have chosen a more inopportune moment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

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

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

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

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

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

From this reading It was a mercilessly hot afternoon.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

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

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

at the time that

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

which person or people

From this reading The hero, who had troubled Hugh's repose in the moist atmosphere of the city, persisted in behaving in an untoward fashion, even when translated to an altitude of three thousand feet or so.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading All over the mountains the tourists were asking themselves in bitterness of spirit why they had left their comfortable homes in the city to subject themselves to weather like this.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He still perorated, still posed like a shop-walker, still behaved like a puppet, with its pulling strings in plainest evidence.