Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

(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 The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

the state of being with someone

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

approval

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

divisible by two

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

accept an excuse for

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

absolutely essential

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

something you have to do

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

go across or through

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

by chance

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

except for; apart from

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

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

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was discussion as to what excuse there had been for the demeanor of Mr. Abercrombie, and even some quiet suggestion to the Banker that, very much to his credit, he could, himself, imagine things, upon occasions such as this, and that, possibly, he might have risen somewhat to the emergency, but the chaffing was of the listless sort.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.

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

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading More hanging together in a Wayside Tales companionship?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading EVAN CUMMINGS' COURTSHIP There was frivolous talk and disputation and some serious reasoning, as the necessary sequence of what had been told.

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

From this reading The sun was not visible save from the rear end of the rear car of the train, but its rays deflected, slanted, yellow-red, along the sides of the pass calling the attention of all to the fact that it was almost supper-time.