Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

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From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

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

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

any thing at all

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

being joined in close association

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

dearly loved

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a youthful male person

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

with equanimity

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

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

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

divisible by two

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

at any time

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a social unit living together

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

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

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

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

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

without possibility of separation

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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 Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

set afire or burning

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

confined on all sides

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

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

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

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

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

being of use or service

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

at the time that

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

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

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

belonging to which person

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Since the death of his wife, he and his children had been more inseparably attached one to another than ever, and each drew a full measure of happiness from these all-too-infrequent reunions, when Donald could be with them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Even little Muriel was not left out of the group, for she had been granted the exceptional privilege of sitting up an extra hour, and listening to the wonderful hunting tales told by her beloved Uncle Don, upon whose lap she was now contentedly curled.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.

a late time of life

From this reading The doctor's father lighted his after-dinner cigar, and leaned back with the indolent satisfaction which a man ripe in useful years may feel when surrounded by his family.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did you enjoy it, and find anything of especial interest in the mountains of the feud country?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "SMILES'" GIFT: AND THE "WRITING" "Now, my boy, let us hear an account of your trip.