Chapter XIII

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

(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 He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

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

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

react verbally

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

the act of departing

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

destroyed or killed

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

cause to arise

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading "He is stunned," thought Dr. Crossett.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

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From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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 LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

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

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

uttered with a trill

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

express in speech

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "He is stunned," thought Dr. Crossett.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "He is stunned," thought Dr. Crossett.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

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

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading He had insisted, some hours before, on Maria's going to bed, for in spite of her grief she was so tired by the emotions of the evening, that it was impossible for her to keep her eyes open, and he had discovered her, sitting upright in a chair, sound asleep, with the tears rolling down her cheeks.

in a vacant manner

From this reading He had made many efforts to induce Dr. Barnhelm to speak of Lola, and of the events leading up to her sudden desertion of them, but to all his questions, or remarks, the old man refused any answer, other than to look up, almost vacantly, and shake his head.

precisely as stated

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.

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

From this reading It was almost morning now, five hours, time enough surely for much to have happened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOLA GOES TO FENWAY'S It seemed to Dr. Crossett, waiting there in the room, with this silent old man, that John had been gone a very long time.