Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

later than; following

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading "Oh, he's very distinguished.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "I've fallen in love with your General.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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From this reading "Oh, he's very distinguished.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

a woman host

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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From this reading "I've fallen in love with your General.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

full of life and energy

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I've fallen in love with your General.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

social deportment

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, he's very distinguished.

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

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

out of fashion

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

approval to do something

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

one of four equal parts

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

join again

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

express in words

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

express in words

From this reading Do tell me about him," she implored her hostess.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

two times

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Oh, he's very distinguished.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

which person or people

From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

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From this reading Thus Winnie had a chance of gratifying her lively curiosity about the handsome old man with gentle manners, who had seen and done so much, who talked so much about his sons, and came to dine with Mrs. Lenoir twice a week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

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

From this reading THE TRACK OF THE RAIDER The General was old-fashioned; he liked to be left alone with the port--or let us say port-wine, as he always did--after dinner for a quarter of an hour; then he would rejoin the ladies for coffee and, by their never assumed but always solicited permission, a cigar in the drawing-room.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've fallen in love with your General.