Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

speak to

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

later than; following

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

(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 She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

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

From this reading She was determined to justify Madam Chartley's opinion of her.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She was determined to justify Madam Chartley's opinion of her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

an established custom

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

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

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading She was determined to justify Madam Chartley's opinion of her.

immediately past

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

a woman of refinement

From this reading She was determined to justify Madam Chartley's opinion of her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

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 THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

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

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

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

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She was determined to justify Madam Chartley's opinion of her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Habit alone made her do that, and pride added another motive.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

in a regular manner

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

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

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

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

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several times she sent a postal with a scribbled line of acknowledgment, but the days were too full for personal affairs, and at night she was too tired to attend to her own correspondence, after pounding on the typewriter so many hours.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading THE SUPREME CALL That was the last letter which Phil received from Mary for many weeks, although he wrote regularly to the address she gave of the boarding-house on the sycamore-shaded street.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading She had attacked her new duties with all the zeal and force that had characterized her "snake-killings" on the desert.