Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

later than; following

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

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

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

your usual mood

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

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

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

ten 10s

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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 After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

deserving reward or praise

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

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

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

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

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

above and across; more than

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

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

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

communicate vividly

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading After providing an annuity for her precious Emily, and bequeathing a few personal relics to the General, she left to Winnie the furniture of her flat and fifteen hundred pounds.

matter that remains after something has been removed

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Perhaps because, though she had accepted the decision, her disappointment over the issue persisted.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

which person or people

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHICAL PROJECT Mrs. Lenoir did not, as the phrase runs, "do as much for" Winnie Maxon as she had been prepared to do for the prospective Mrs. Bertie Merriam.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The residue which was at her disposition she gave--it may be with a parting kick at respectability; it may be because she thought he would enjoy it most--to her favourite, and the least meritorious, of the General's sons--the one who went in for too much polo and private theatricals in India.

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

From this reading Perhaps merely because, as matters now stood, her bounty would not go in the end to benefit her old friend's stock.