Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

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

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

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

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

take in liquids

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

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

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

the organ of sight

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

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

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

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

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

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

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

not any; not one

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

by chance

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

naturally effervescent mineral water

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

be seated

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading And when Clifford was seated, he drawled on, a solemn eye on his glass.

a male human offspring

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

becoming gradually narrower

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

in the direction of

From this reading “Son, I’ve been tapering fast toward prohibition.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

a developmental process

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

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

From this reading A FATHER’S HOPE The next day the first open move in this struggle was made--a minor development, perhaps signifying no more in the unfolding of events than their delay.

at the time that

From this reading Clifford learned of it when he dropped into the Grand Alcazar the following evening on the chance of finding Uncle George.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Hello, son--sit in with me on a little drink of this here wine drowned in seltzer,” said the old man.