Chapter XX

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

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

From this reading "And Miss Dearborn?" asked Clyde.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading "And Miss Dearborn?" asked Clyde.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

take in solid food

From this reading "So you still eat together?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

the quality of being individual

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "And Miss Dearborn?" asked Clyde.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

hold back to a later time

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you still eat together?

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

not in physical motion

From this reading "So you still eat together?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MARTIN ASSERTS HIS INDIVIDUALITY "Good-morning," said Mr. Clyde, as he approached Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, seated opposite each other at their breakfast-table.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading Don't ask me to join you; I have had my breakfast."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "So you still eat together?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Archibald, "we did think that, as we were hermits, we ought to eat in some separate, out-of-the-way fashion; but we could not think of any, and as we were both hungry and liked the same things, we concluded to postpone the assertion of our individualities."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you still eat together?