Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

later than; following

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

in an appealing manner

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

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From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

carry on a conversation

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

in a serious manner

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

immediately past

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

the force of workers available

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

according to the clock

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

move hurridly

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

express in speech

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

travel slowly

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

from that time on

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

a vagrant

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

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

From this reading But at last the conversation was over; the two men separated and the next taxi passing thereafter picked up a fare.

exalted emotionally especially with pride

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE The hour of the theatre rush was long since over and its passing had transformed the taxi-drivers from haughty autocrats to humble suppliants.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

at the time that

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.

in or at the place that

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading At nine o’clock the next morning Desmond appeared for breakfast in his sitting-room at Santona Road; for such was the name of the street in which his new rooms were situated.

which person or people

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One taxi after another crawled slowly past the street corner where Desmond had stood for over an hour in deep converse with Gunner Barling, but neither flaunting flag nor appealingly uplifted finger attracted the slightest attention from the athletic-looking man who was so earnestly engaged in talk with a tramp.

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

From this reading When he had finished his meal, he summoned Gladys and informed her that he would be glad to speak to Mrs. Viljohn-Smythe.