Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

react verbally

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

(French) happiness and good humor

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

a special loved one

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

characteristic of a lack of maturity

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

of great significance or value

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

with neatness

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

obtain a patent for

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

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

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

the day after today

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading I suppose Uncle Lovell will be back by tomorrow night, and with Granny improving so much it doesn't seem right to ask Newland to give up an important engagement for the firm--does it?"

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

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

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

From this reading She paused, as if for an answer, and Mrs. Welland hastily declared: "Oh, of course not, darling.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

at the time that

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading When it was written she blotted it neatly and handed it to Archer.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Archer rose with a murmur of readiness, and she seated herself at old Catherine's rosewood "Bonheur du Jour," and wrote out the message in her large immature hand.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What a pity," she said, "that you and Ellen will cross each other on the way!--Newland," she added, turning to her mother and aunt, "is obliged to go to Washington about a patent law-suit that is coming up before the Supreme Court.