Chapter IV

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

aroused or activated

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

a person whose head is bald or shaved

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Surprised, Mr. Magee sat up in bed.

confined by bonds

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

uttered without voice

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

being one more than seven

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

to come or go into

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

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From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

the force of workers available

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

not any; not one

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

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

From this reading Surprised, Mr. Magee sat up in bed.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, when a rattling noise came to his ear on his first morning at Baldpate Inn, Mr. Magee breathed sleepily from the covers: "Good morning, Geoffrey."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

express in speech

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Surprised, Mr. Magee sat up in bed.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

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

From this reading Surprised, Mr. Magee sat up in bed.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

vigorous and animated

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was Geoffrey's custom to enter, raise the curtains, and speak of the weather in a voice vibrant with feeling, as of something he had prepared himself and was anxious to have Mr. Magee try.

at the time that

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But no cheery voice replied in terms of sun, wind, or rain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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 A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.

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

From this reading A PROFESSIONAL HERMIT APPEARS Every morning at eight, when slumber's chains had bound Mr. Magee in his New York apartments, he was awakened by a pompous valet named Geoffrey whom he shared with the other young men in the building.