Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

later than; following

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

subject to popular election

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

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

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

and nothing more

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

immediately past

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

in an original manner

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

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

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

building again

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

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

From this reading He had made his ranch profitable, read law as a stepping-stone to the political career, and had just been elected to Congress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

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

From this reading Ruyler was one of his few intimate friends and had promised to go to this farewell dinner if possible.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

badly timed

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

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

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His migration had been justified in his own eyes by his ready adaptation to the land of his choice and to the opportunities offered in the rebuilding of San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, as well as in the renovation of its politics.

at the time that

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

in or at the place that

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

which person or people

From this reading Gwynne was his English friend who had abandoned the ancient title inherited untimely when he was making a reputation in the House of Commons, and become an American citizen in California, where he had a large ranch originally the property of an American grandmother.

belonging to which person

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I Ruyler had half promised to go to a dinner that night at the house of John Gwynne, whose wife would chaperon his wife afterward to the last of the Assembly dances.