Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

for the reason that

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

the capital and largest city of Venezuela

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

of or relating to the teeth

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

plural of “dentist” — a person qualified to practice dentistry

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

a social unit living together

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

in a gay manner

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

the act of departing

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

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

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

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

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

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

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

for more time

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

a woman's silk or lace scarf

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

joined in matrimony

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

not any; not one

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

on one occasion

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

and nothing more

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

a male human offspring

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Neale looked at her, admiring her now quite distinguished appearance, but feeling a little alarm at her tone.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

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

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

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

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

a native or inhabitant of Venezuela

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!

at the time that

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading She had added with a whimsical defiance that, such being the fact, she had no intention of putting up the usual Crittenden bluff of something different.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading And now that I've worn a mantilla, with a rose in my hair, I'm not going to try any longer to pretend that I am."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Father had written from Caracas that Mother was taking the next boat back to New York because she needed a lot of dental work done and hadn't any confidence in Venezuelan dentists, but when Neale met Mother at the dock she told him at once, laughingly, that the dental work was only an excuse, and that she had come to have a visit with her son.

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

From this reading "I'm not a Crittenden," she told Neale gaily in the cab on the way to the hotel, "though I married into the family so young!