Chapter XV

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

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

later than; following

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

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

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

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

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

badminton played with two players on each side

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

half asleep

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

to come or go into

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

at any time

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

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

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

death of a person

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

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

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

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

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

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

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

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

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

a social unit living together

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

of great significance or value

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

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

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

and nothing more

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

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 He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

not any; not one

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

a human being

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

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

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

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

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

a male human offspring

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

in the near future

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

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

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

needing moisture

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

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

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

precisely as stated

From this reading As for her son, he did not go to bed very soon.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

at the time that

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

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

From this reading He had a good deal to think about apart from that grave step which he had taken in the morning--the first important step he had ever taken before breakfast.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

the day immediately before today

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He had come upon her on the tennis ground when he was about to enter the court for the Mixed Doubles, and she had greeted him with smiles, but with no cry of “You see what I made you do yesterday!”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He had asked her at what time she had left the ground the previous day, and she had said “Just after your match.”

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading As a matter of fact, everything that he had to think about he thought about quite apart from his discharging the drowsy and thirsty Mr. Verrall, though to be sure there was a certain connection between the person whom he had in his mind and his recently-acquired zeal to set his household in order.