Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

well in the past; former

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

being one more than seven

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

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

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

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

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

the act of departing

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not there.

according to the clock

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I've left my horse hitched on to the gate."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

express in words

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Not there.

a special situation

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I say, though," he exclaimed, with his mouth half full, "I didn't mean this.

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

someone who visits

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

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

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

during the time that

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Sir Hilton rose, stepped to the window, and returned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation ceased for a minute or two while Jane entered with a tray, busied herself, and then departed, leaving the visitor quite ready to show that his eight o'clock breakfast was a thing of the past.