Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

later than; following

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

from appearances alone

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Sylvia was glad he was asleep--very glad indeed.

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

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

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

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Sylvia was glad he was asleep--very glad indeed.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Sylvia was glad he was asleep--very glad indeed.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

not one, and not any

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

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

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was sleeping after his hearty dinner and that was encouraging.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Since noontime she had sat reading and straining her ears for a sound in the room overhead, but there had been none.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

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

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sylvia was glad he was asleep--very glad indeed.

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

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

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

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Doctor Stetson had hoped the wrist would not be painful enough to interfere with the rest the patient so obviously needed, and apparently this hope was being realized.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading It was late afternoon and, alone in the kitchen, Sylvia yawned.