Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

in addition

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

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From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

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

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

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

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

a room used for dining

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

a young female

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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 Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

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

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

in a submissive or spiritless manner

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

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

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

in the recent past

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

cut with a saw

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

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

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

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

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

male cat

From this reading Tom saw that the clouds had been dispersed and now there seemed to be a clear sky for Paul.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

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

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he was curious to hear what had happened during the short time he had been smoking that cigarette.

at the time that

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

in or at the place that

From this reading Polly also saw Paul return with Nolla, and when she saw the happy smiles on both faces, she groaned, and turned to go to the library where, so little time before, the tragic lover had escaped with a determination to never look at another girl as long as he lived--excepting his mother.

during the time that

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

which person or people

From this reading Tom followed Mr. Dalken to the dining-room to learn the particulars about the two individuals who had meekly followed the host back to the apartment; while Polly sank down in one of the Turkish arm-chairs recently occupied by the two plotting match-makers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MUTUAL CONSOLATION It was at this point in Polly's independent speech that the door opened and Mr. Dalken came in with his two repentant lovers.