Chapter XVI

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

later than; following

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

noisy quarrel

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

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

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

the two together, not just one

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

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

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

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From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

not one, and not any

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

restored to a new condition

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

beginning again

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

something that follows something else

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading He had, in fact, experienced the most surprising moments of his life and caution advised against the stirring up of any further altercation.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

characterized by violent emotions or behavior

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

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

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

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

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.

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

From this reading If Alice or her husband apprehended a stormy sequel to the unpleasant scene in her dressing room both were relieved that none followed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MacBirney had the best of reasons for ignoring what had passed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not a word came up between them as a result of the breach.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading There was the usual silence that follows a tempestuous outbreak and the usual indirect, almost accidental, resumption of speaking relations after the acute suspicion of renewed hostilities had worn itself out.