Chapter XIII

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

a line of approach

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

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

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

in or to another place

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

a social unit living together

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

set up or found

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Leonard liked Mr. and Mrs. McGrath instantly.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

and nothing more

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Leonard liked Mr. and Mrs. McGrath instantly.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

not any; not one

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

on one occasion

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

coated with paint

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

in a pretty manner

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

without much difficulty

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

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

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Perhaps Leonard took to them the more readily because they made him see at once that they were ready and even anxious to like him.

(of persons) lacking art or knowledge

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

moral weakness

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

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

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

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

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

of good upbringing

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They were just what they seemed--and vice versa--a thoroughly nice, warm-hearted couple, uncultured but wise and shrewd and well-mannered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Not only Johnny, but most of Johnny’s family was at home, and Leonard was introduced to Mrs. McGrath and Mr. McGrath and young Cullen; Johnny’s elder brother was married and lived elsewhere.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading AN EVENING CALL That evening Slim, with his hand prettily painted with iodine, had an engagement that excluded Leonard, and the latter, having no liking for a Saturday evening alone, called up Johnny McGrath on the telephone, found that that youth was to be at home and then walked over to 102 Melrose avenue.