Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

remote in manner

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

the act of consuming food

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

a boy or man

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

an established custom

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

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

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

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From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

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From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

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 And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

a large number or amount

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

not any; not one

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

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From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

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From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

established beyond doubt

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

having a supporting base

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

not embarrassed

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

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

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading DE PROFUNDIS In the unabashed pursuit of pleasure into which Persis had plunged, Joel was a half-hearted participant.

during the time that

From this reading His life-long habit of standing scornfully aloof while his fellow beings strove to enjoy themselves, proved no match for Celia's artless appeals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading And to the open amusement of his neighbors and his sister's ill-concealed wonder, Joel submitted to long automobile rides, to briefer excursions on the river and lake and to eating picnic luncheons with his back against a tree and on his face an expression conveying his unshaken conviction that there were ants in his sandwich.

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

From this reading "Please come, Uncle Joel," she would, coax.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's lots more fun with you along."