Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

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

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

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From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

the human act of creating

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

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

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

a brief written record

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

and nothing more

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

owed as a debt

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

cut with a saw

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

having a supporting base

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

not in physical motion

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm had certainly abated, but it was still raining.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

a vivid mental image

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosa had opened the curtains and the volets, and Rosemary saw a dull, grey sky before her.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

at the time that

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

which person or people

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

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 When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading When Rosemary woke the next morning she felt quite convinced that the vision which she had had in the night, of Peter standing on the gravel walk and looking up at her window, was only a creation of her own fancy.

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

From this reading Rosemary thought of the cricket match, which would probably have to be postponed owing to the weather, and of the disappointment this would mean to many, especially to Peter, who had set his heart upon it.

the day immediately before today

From this reading During breakfast Jasper told her that he had received a note from his _agent de change_ at Cluj, and that the latter said in his letter that the cricket match which should have been begun yesterday had to be postponed owing to the weather.