Chapter XIX

aimlessly drifting

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

disposed to please

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

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

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

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

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

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From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

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From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

set up or found

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

the act of departing

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

in a joyous manner

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

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

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

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From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

in an idle manner

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

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

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

the force of workers available

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

and nothing more

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

literature in metrical form

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

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From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

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

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Aimless and amiable,” she replied, smiling at him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

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

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

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

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

under normal conditions

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading PIGEONS AND POETRY The days in Venice rippled by so happily that Patty couldn’t realise how fast they were going.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What mood this morning, oh, Fair One with golden locks?” said Floyd Austin, as he came into the hotel and found Patty idly sitting in the reading-room.

belonging to which person

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although it was in early November, the weather was only pleasantly crisp, and during much of the day it was warm, with an Indian summer haze in the air.

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

From this reading Their own party was usually joined by some or all of the three young men, whose hotel was not far away.