Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

in the past

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

a youthful male person

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

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

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

accept an excuse for

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

a particular point in time

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

on one occasion

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

and nothing more

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

the possibility of future success

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

hard to endure

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful day, and the prospect of a walk in the park by daylight was a tempting one.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

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

From this reading Towards afternoon, weary of being all day in the house, he went out for a stroll.

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

From this reading As he was passing down Piccadilly, he became aware of some one approaching him whom he knew, and whom, in another moment, he recognised as Blandford.

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

From this reading There was some excuse certainly for not taking in his old schoolfellow's identity all at once, for the boy he had known at Wilderham only a few months ago had suddenly blossomed forth into a man, and had exchanged the airy bearing of a school-boy for the half-languid swagger of a man about town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.

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

From this reading Reginald spent the day uneasily for himself and his mother in trying to feel absolutely satisfied with the decision he had come to, and in speculating on his future work.