Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was an afternoon in July.

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

From this reading It was an afternoon in July.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an afternoon in July.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was an afternoon in July.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

social deportment

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading "Oh!

and nothing more

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

a large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture)

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

a perceptual structure

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

make square

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

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

From this reading It was an afternoon in July.

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

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

which person or people

From this reading How do you do, Mr Machin?" said Ruth Earp, who had opened her door to him at the corner of Tudor Passage and St Luke's Square.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

belonging to which person

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.

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

From this reading Denry wore a new summer suit, whose pattern indicated not only present prosperity but the firm belief that prosperity would continue.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE PANTECHNICON I "How do you do, Miss Earp?" said Denry, in a worldly manner, which he had acquired for himself by taking the most effective features of the manners of several prominent citizens, and piecing them together so that, as a whole, they formed Denry's manner.