Chapter XI · Deceit and Forgiveness

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

highly skilled

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

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From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

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

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

dearly loved

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

set up or found

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

an established custom

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

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

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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 Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

an educational institution

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

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

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

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

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

the activity of making visits

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

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

From this reading He really had not time to do much more than look at them, for he was not an early riser.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Every morning before breakfast Titus went out to see his pigeons.

at the time that

From this reading Bethany had found out about this habit of his of visiting the pigeon loft, and when he left his room in the morning he always found her loitering outside, waiting for an invitation to visit the “dear birds.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His real work in taking care of them was accomplished in the afternoon, at the close of school.

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

From this reading “Come on,” Titus always said, and taking her hand he would run out to the stable.