Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

eagerly desirous

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

possessive form of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

a boy or man

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

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

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

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

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

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

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

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

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

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

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

and nothing more

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

inflected form of “ram” — strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

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

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

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

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

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

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

belonging to which person

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

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

From this reading Out in California 'A woman will, or won't, depend on't; If she will do't, she will, and there's an end on't.'

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading On the wooden verandah of Walter Dane's ranch in Southern California sat Gwen one evening, enjoying the orange-flamed sunset in front of her.

a late time of life

From this reading I've been longing for a sight of my own flesh and blood for years, and if I was only a sight better off, I'd offer you a home for good.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You see, Gwen,' he said, knocking the ashes out of his pipe, and ramming in a fresh supply of tobacco in a slow, meditative fashion, 'it has been very good of you to come out and look me up.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And lounging opposite her, smoking his pipe, was Walter--a good-looking young fellow, whose usual expression was supreme good-humour, but whose brow now was furrowed with anxious thought.