Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

later than; following

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

set up or found

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

and nothing more

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

immediately past

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

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 There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

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

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

not any; not one

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading "I was reading in the paper last night," Parson Dan remarked, just after they had sat down to breakfast, "that a famous singer is coming to the city.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

a person who sings

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

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

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.

precisely as stated

From this reading He thought very much about it, nevertheless, and in his sleep he dreamed that he was listening to Miss Royanna.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

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

From this reading There were visitors at the rectory for tea, and he was in bed before they left.

at the time that

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

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

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could see her quite plainly, just as Whyn had described her, and he was so disappointed when he awoke and found himself in his own little room, and not in the Opera House with the singer before him.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading ANNA ROYANNA Rod had no opportunity that evening of speaking to Parson Dan or Mrs. Royal about the wonderful singer.