Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

anew

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

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

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

for the reason that

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

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

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

past form of “capsize” — overturn accidentally

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

in a ceremonious manner

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

take in solid food

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

ten 10s

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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 CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

engage in

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

according to the clock

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

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

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

put into a recess

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

contemplation of things past

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

a male human offspring

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

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

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

three years of age

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE CAPSIZED BOAT Allan and Pete didn’t forget that day for a long time.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

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

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Dinner began at two o’clock and ended, not because of lack of further viands but because of inability on the part of the guests, at half-past four.

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

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

which person or people

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.

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

From this reading For long afterward Pete would point with pride to his performance at table on that day, and declare that he believed that should he live to be a hundred he could never eat as much again.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In retrospect, it was the brightest one between the beginning of the college year and the Christmas recess.

a late time of life

From this reading The family at Hillcrest consisted of Mr. Guild, his wife, a pleasant-faced and sweet-voiced woman several years his junior, and a three-year-old son and heir, who did not make his appearance at table but who was afterward ceremoniously introduced in the nursery.