Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Adam's sharp eyes snapped.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

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

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

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

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

react verbally

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

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

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

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

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Adam's sharp eyes snapped.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

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

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

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

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

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

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

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From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

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

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

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

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading "Paul Pry!" murmured Kenny to himself one night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

habitually complaining

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Adam's sharp eyes snapped.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Adam's sharp eyes snapped.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

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

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

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

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

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

From this reading A NOTEBOOK It seemed that Adam too could add his two and two.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

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

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

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

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

at the time that

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His questions, put with the sad, querulous courtesy of an invalid claiming privileges by reason of his pain, were sometimes difficult to answer.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In his quieter hours of pain, when every warmer instinct of his guest was uppermost, he was as curious as a woman.