Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading "But where are you going?"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Emmy asked in dismay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But where are you going?"

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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From this reading Septimus didn't know.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Emmy asked in dismay.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

a boy or man

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

the act of departing

From this reading "But where are you going?"

a farewell remark

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Septimus didn't know.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

in a hideous manner

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

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From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

a special situation

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

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

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At the door of the Registry Office he took off his hat, held out his hand, and said good-by.

at the time that

From this reading It never occurred to Septimus that he had done a quixotic thing in marrying Emmy, any more than to pat himself on the back for a monstrously clever fellow when he had completed a new invention.

in or at the place that

From this reading "But where are you going?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But where are you going?"