Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

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

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

in a polite manner

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

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From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

granted exemption

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

set up or found

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

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

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

not any; not one

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

past form of “remand” — refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

a request to be present

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?

carry out

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

one who accepts an offer

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

having intellectual depth

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

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

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

at the time that

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

which person or people

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

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

From this reading When Ruth, distressed and bewildered as to what course to take, obeyed the tardy summons to dinner, she found a stranger in the dining room whom Erskine introduced as a member of the Severn law firm, from town, who had come out for a business conference.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife, he explained to the guest, was the victim of a severe headache and must be excused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STRANGE CHANGE THERE was no driving out that day; the Burnham horses were remanded to the stable with no other explanation to their astonished care taker than that the ladies had decided not to go out.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Throughout the dinner Erskine was thoughtful for and courteously attentive to his mother; but of course there was no opportunity for a personal word.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Would she be kind enough to take Irene's place at table?