Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

later than; following

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

react verbally

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Indeed, I hardly know, myself," she began.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

dearly loved

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

only a very short time before

From this reading Indeed, I hardly know, myself," she began.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, I hardly know, myself," she began.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

immediately past

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

engage in

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Indeed, I hardly know, myself," she began.

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 Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

as might be expected

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

and nothing more

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

an act of narration

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

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

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

not in physical motion

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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 A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

express in words

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nor could Donald's commonplace interruptions, during the course of which he affirmed that fact _was_ stranger than fiction and that the world _was_ a small place after all, check her narrative.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

at the time that

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

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

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

which person or people

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.

-ing form of “wing” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A LOST BROTHER How long it may have been before the man, eager as he was to hear the full explanation of the seeming miracle through which his happiness had been made possible, was ready to urge Rose to tell the story which she had promised, and what whispered words the cricket heard in the interim, concern only the three of them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading When, at last, he was able to bring his winging thoughts down from the clouds to earth, it was to discover still another unsuspected trait in the woman who had become his all; for Smiles, eager and excited, was still dwelling in a world of romance, and she insisted upon recounting what had happened, almost verbatim, and in a dramatic manner quite unlike the simplicity which naturally characterized her speech.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't know whether I can make you understand why I acted as I did, when Philip asked me for my answer, dear.