Chapter XI

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

a medicine used to relieve pain

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

terminate

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had some compensations.

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

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading But he had some compensations.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

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

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

set up or found

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

a young female

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

a female deity

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

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

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

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

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Every girl in the neighborhood deemed him her especial favorite and charge.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

past form of “rack” — go at a rack

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

in a serious manner

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

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

From this reading But he had some compensations.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

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

From this reading Her entrance was always a miracle; she lit up the room, radiance took the place of gloom; the racked nerves found a sudden anodyne, and in the mere joy of her presence, Jacquelin forgot that he was crippled.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

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

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And from time to time, in the door walked, floated, or entered somehow, a goddess; and with her came heaven.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading STEVE ALLEN LEARNS MISS THOMASIA’S SECRET AND FORSWEARS CARDS The roughness of the treatment Jacquelin had received at Leech’s hands caused his wound to break out afresh, and for a time he was seriously ill.