Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

speak to

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

later than; following

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

react verbally

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

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

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

a female human offspring

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

possessive form of “denver” — the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

wanted intensely

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

depressingly dark

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

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

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

not any; not one

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought more of mines and of his own selfish interests than he did of her and her art, and so she desired to hear no more of him or his protestations of innocence.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

plural of “transgression” — the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

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

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

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

From this reading Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

at the time that

From this reading Denver had asked Bunker what he meant when he refused Drusilla's address and intimated that he was unworthy of her friendship, but after a gloomy hour in the deepening twilight the question answered itself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE ANSWER There are some kinds of questions which require no answers and others which answer themselves.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

the words that are spoken

From this reading That was what the words meant and as Denver thought them over he wondered if it was not true.

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 Bunker had taken his daughter across the desert, on her way to the train and New York, and his curt remarks were but the reflex of her's as she discussed Denver's many transgressions.