Chapter IV

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Then he started with a little exclamation.

set up or found

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

a young female

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading Then he started with a little exclamation.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

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From this reading "Miss Merton!

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Miss Merton!

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

and nothing more

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

having a supporting base

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading Then he started with a little exclamation.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he started with a little exclamation.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

up to a particular time

From this reading The light was only a dim one, and as she did not move or turn round at his entrance he did not recognise her until he was standing on the hearthrug by her side.

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

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, what on earth----" He stopped in the middle of his question and looked intently at her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he started with a little exclamation.

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From this reading THE DILEMMA OF WOLFENDEN Wolfenden was evidently absolutely unprepared to see the girl whom he found occupying his own particular easy chair in his study.