Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

with cynicism; in a cynical manner

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

in a delicate manner

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

freed from illusion

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

your usual mood

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

and nothing more

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

above and across; more than

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

a coniferous tree

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

past form of “preface” — furnish with a preface or introduction

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

new

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

express in words

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

carry out

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

precisely as stated

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

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

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"

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

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading These suggestions were prefaced by the frank statement of the owner of the place that whatever else the others did, it was his own intention to take Miss Marshall through a part of his pine plantations and explain his recent forestry operations to her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A HYPOTHETICAL LIVELIHOOD The millionaire proprietor had asked them all over to the Austin Farm, and as they drew near the end of the very expensive and delicately served meal which Page had spoken of as a "picnic-lunch," various plans for the disposition of the afternoon were suggested.

which person or people

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading With the most hearty and simple unconsciousness, they unanimously felt that of course Miss Marshall _would_ be interested in the pine plantations and the lumbering operations of any man who was worth nobody knew how many millions in coal, and who was so obviously interested in her.

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

From this reading The assumption that Miss Marshall would of course be interested in his pine plantations and lumbering operations struck nobody but Miss Marshall as queer.

an affirmative

From this reading Sylvia had been for some weeks observing the life about her with very much disillusioned eyes and she now labeled the feeling on the part of her friends with great accuracy, saying to herself cynically, "If it were prize guinea-pigs or collecting beer-steins, they would all be just as sure that I would jump up and say, 'Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!'" Following this moody reflection she immediately jumped up and said enthusiastically, "Oh yes, _do_ show me, Mr. Page!"