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 By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

the state of being absent

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

Having no one else present.

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

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

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

react verbally

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

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

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

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

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

plural of “evasion” — a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

a social unit living together

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

of especially an attitude

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

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

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

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

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

not easy to believe

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

go away from a place

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

make reference to

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

having no personal preference

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

according to the clock

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

on the contrary

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Mrs. Condor herself opened the door in answer to Claire's ring.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

Identical; not different.

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

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

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

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

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

regularly spaced in time

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

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

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

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

From this reading Acting under her mother's advice, Claire timed her arrival for nine o'clock, an hour which seemed incredibly late to one schooled in the temperate hour of church socials.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading By a series of neutral subterfuges and tactful evasions Claire Robson won her point--she went to the Condor musicale at Ned Stillman's apartments alone, and on that same night her mother wended a rather grudging way to the Second Presbyterian Church reception.

people who are wounded

From this reading But she did not so much as mention the absence of Mrs. Robson, and Claire was divided between a feeling of wounded family pride, and gratification at the intuition which had warned her to leave her mother to her own devices.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, my dear, but I _am_ glad to see you!" burst from the elder woman as she waved her in.