Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

in a willing manner

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

and nothing more

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was not exactly a new trick, in the sense that it had never been done before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

express in words

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

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

From this reading It required some preparation, and he needed to do this during the day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

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

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

a swing used by circus acrobats

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

precisely as stated

From this reading In fact there is very little new in trapeze work nowadays, but Joe had decided to give a little different turn to an old act.

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

From this reading JOE IS SUSPICIOUS Joe's day was already a full one, though he did not tell Helen so.

at the time that

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He gladly undertook to arrange the little supper for her at the hotel, and it was only a coincidence that it happened on the night of a day when he had decided to work in a new trick on his trapeze, when he performed alone.