Chapter VII

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

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

later than; following

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

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From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

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From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

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

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

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

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

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From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

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

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

carefully weighed

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

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

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

plural of “decadent” — a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically)

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

without or almost without hope

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

caused to be unloved

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

by chance

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

carry out

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

having come into contact

From this reading Alistair could not but be touched by his brother’s generosity--and James meant to be generous.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He reckoned on finding the prodigal in a despondent mood, perhaps half estranged from the temptress already, under the stress of poverty and disgrace.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

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

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

accept gladly

From this reading If so, it should prove an easy task to appeal to him by the picture of the welcome awaiting him in Colonsay House.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.

at the time that

From this reading THE DECADENTS IT was some time after dinner when the Duke of Trent, faithful to his promise to their mother, drove up to the gate of Alistair’s house in Chelsea.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On the way James considered what line it would be best for him to take.