Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

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

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

give expression to

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

set up or found

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

a brother who has only one parent in common with you

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

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

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

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

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

immediately past

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

the literary culture

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

participate in games or sport

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

have in common

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

denote or connote

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading To hear his hero talk, was the music for him; and he richly enjoyed the pacing along the railway-platform.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Even Simeon Fenellan was unaware that his half-brother Dartrey had landed in England.

possessive form of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dartrey went first to Victor's office, where he found Skepsey packing the day's letters and circulars into the bag for the delivery of them at Lakelands.

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

From this reading They sprang a chatter, and they missed the last of the express trains which did, not greatly signify, Skepsey said, 'as it was a Concert.'

which person or people

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.

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

From this reading DARTREY FENELLAN Had Nataly and Nesta known who was outside helping Skepsey to play ball with the boys, they would not have worked through their share of the performance with so graceful a composure.