Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

later than; following

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

plural of “amount” — a quantity of money

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

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

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

eagerly desirous

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

for the reason that

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

(of hats) having a broad brim

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

only a very short time before

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

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

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

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

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

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From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

go away from a place

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

held up in the air

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

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

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

above and across; more than

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

express in words

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

bound or secured closely

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

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

From this reading He'll tell me how much Sam's love-making amounts to."

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He really wanted to get out of the house and leave the loneliness behind him.

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

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.

in a weary manner

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading So after tea he put on his broad-brimmed felt hat and tied a blue muffler around his throat--Dr. Lavendar felt the cold a good deal; he said it was because the seasons were changing--and walked wearily over to Dr. King's house.

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

From this reading "I think," said Dr. Lavendar, as he and Goliath came plodding into Old Chester in the May dusk, "I think I'll go and see Willy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His mind was on the matter to such an extent that he hardly heard Mary's anxious scolding because he looked tired, but his preoccupation lifted at supper, in the consciousness of how lonely he was without David.