Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

travel across or pass over

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

at any time

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

apart from; not including

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

the act of departing

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

immediately past

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

in the recent past

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

go away from a place

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

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

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now that their decision had been made, it seemed to him that it had been inevitable from the first.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

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

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

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

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

at the time that

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

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

From this reading Three days later Major Ames was walking back home in the middle of the afternoon, returning from the house in which he had lately spent so considerable a portion of his time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ever since the summer, when, from some mixture of genuine liking and false gallantry, he had allowed himself to drift into relations with her, the force that drew and held him had steadily increased in strength, and to-day it had proved itself irresistible.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The climax had come, and within an hour or two he and Millie were going to leave Riseborough together.

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

From this reading But this was the last day on which he would go there, nor would he, except for this one time more, cross the threshold of his own house.