Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

quickly and without warning

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

in addition

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading RIDER MAKES AN ARREST.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

take into custody

From this reading RIDER MAKES AN ARREST.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

a beckoning gesture

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

move gently or carefully

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

special importance or significance

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

go away from a place

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading RIDER MAKES AN ARREST.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

recurring again and again

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading RIDER MAKES AN ARREST.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

unusual or striking

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

a male human offspring

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

in a strange manner

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

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

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

during the time that

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.

which person or people

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We know how Ray was introduced to her, and repeated her name as Vander_beck_, with an emphasis on the beck; how she started, changed color, and glanced at him curiously as he did so, and seemed strangely ill at ease while conversing with him afterward, and a little later abruptly took her leave.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It will be remembered that Mr. Palmer and his son met Mrs. Montague for the first time at the reception given by Mrs. Merrill; also that their attention was attracted to a lady who wore a profusion of unusually fine diamonds--a Mrs. Vanderheck.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading While the festivities were in progress at Hazeldean, some incidents of a somewhat singular character were occurring in New York.