Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

consider or hold as true

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAITING AT THE LAKE HOUSE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now the wound had done its work.

past form of “cage” — confine in a cage

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But now the wound had done its work.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading But now the wound had done its work.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WAITING AT THE LAKE HOUSE.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

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

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading WAITING AT THE LAKE HOUSE.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

not any; not one

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

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

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

carry out

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading WAITING AT THE LAKE HOUSE.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The triumph of his revenge and his love seemed near at hand now.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING AT THE LAKE HOUSE.

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

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

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

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the time that his mother was so kindly persuading Ruth to accept a home with her, Richard Storms was pacing the Lake House to and fro, like a caged animal waiting for its feeder.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But now the wound had done its work.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading But now the wound had done its work.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Before Jessup's death his power was insufficient, his influence feeble, for no one was in haste to take up a wrong which the sufferer was the first to ignore.