Chapter II

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "He has gone!" quavered Nancy.

an established custom

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "He has gone!" quavered Nancy.

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

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

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From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

in the recent past

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

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From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

having a point

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

in the near future

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

past form of “quaver” — give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

From this reading "He has gone!" quavered Nancy.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."

in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Loomis laid down the paper with a troubled look, but presently her habit of taking the easiest way out, asserted itself.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

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

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A REVELATION It was but a few days later that Nancy came in with the local paper and, with pale cheeks, pointed tragically to an item which read: "As a fitting conclusion to his studies at college, Mr. Terrence Wirt, lately visited his sister, Mrs. Lindsay, at Heathworth, will travel abroad.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Gone without a word!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Gone without a word!"

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 He sails from New York to-morrow on the _St. Paul_."