Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay saw it, and smiled, and sighed.

any person at all

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

divisible by two

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Barclay saw it, and smiled, and sighed.

immediately past

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

not any; not one

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

and nothing more

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading OPINIONS.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Barclay saw it, and smiled, and sighed.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Mrs. Barclay saw it, and smiled, and sighed.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Barclay saw it, and smiled, and sighed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

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

From this reading Mr. Dillwyn rejoined Mrs. Barclay in her parlour, but he was a less entertaining man this evening than he had been during the former part of his visit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

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

From this reading Even at the tea-table things were not like last evening.

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

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Philip entered into no discussions, made no special attempts to amuse anybody, attended to his duties in the unconscious way of one with whom they have become second nature, and talked only so much as politeness required.