Chapter XIX

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

-ing 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 John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

show off

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

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From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

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

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

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

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

and nothing more

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

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

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

engage in

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

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

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

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

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Carla and Edith joked a little about his solicitude, and went about their daily tasks, planning surprises for the hungry company, on their return that night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

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

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

-ing form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

From this reading Carla seemed happier this day than usual, and began to make a soft music in her throat like the warbling of a bird.

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

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.

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

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

during the time that

From this reading INASMUCH While the Clayton party were journeying from Clifton, John Harding was on guard, vigilant, watchful.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the Post Office that morning, he chanced to hear some one repeat a boast Lord Kelwin had made in regard to Carla Earle, whom he had heretofore treated with patronizing condescension.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading John Harding returned to Clayton Ranch, and invented excuses to be about the house, saying, as he went off to do some chores, that if they needed him, just to call him, adding that he'd be within hearing.