Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

completely unclothed

From this reading The room itself was plain and bare.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

the two together, not just one

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

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From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

of or relating to cats

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

coins made of gold

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

of the present time and place

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The room itself was plain and bare.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

the middle part of July

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

without need

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The room itself was plain and bare.

participate in games or sport

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the rays of the sun

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the environmental condition

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

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From this reading To-day her discomfort and the convent-like austerity of her surroundings failed to impress her.

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

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

without awareness

From this reading As a rule Annabel had a feline instinct for comfort, selecting the easiest chair and the pleasantest outlook almost unconsciously.

not equipped with what is needed especially furniture

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

up to a particular time

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

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

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading FAIR PLAY The late October sunshine poured its prodigal gold into the little room of which Annabel Sinclair was the sole occupant, and as its single door and window were both closed, the resulting temperature was suggestive of mid-July.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The cottage Thad West had purchased the year following his marriage was needlessly spacious for the immediate requirements of the two young people and for that reason, several of the rooms had been left unfurnished or nearly so, until time should justify Thad's foresight.