Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

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

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

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

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

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

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

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From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He looked up, a frown on his florid face.

elaborately or excessively ornamented

From this reading He looked up, a frown on his florid face.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He looked up, a frown on his florid face.

in a gruff manner

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

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

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

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

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

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

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

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

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked up, a frown on his florid face.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He looked up, a frown on his florid face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “What is it?” he asked almost gruffly; but she was not to be put down.

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

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

cut with a saw

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

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

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

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

From this reading There was a heightened color in her cheeks, as she stood before her guardian.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

at the time that

From this reading She knew what that conversation had been about, and when Davison came into the house she followed him up to his room.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN PARADISE VALLEY Coming one forenoon from the kitchen, where she had been instructing the new cook installed in the position Pearl had held so long, Lucy observed Justin walking in a dejected manner down the trail that led to Clayton’s, and saw that he had been in conversation with Philip Davison.