Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

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

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

put on clothes

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

not still wet

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

divisible by two

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

for a limitless time

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

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

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

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

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

and nothing more

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

old; no longer valid or fashionable

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

a light shade of red

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

not in physical motion

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading A SHOPPING EXPEDITION Still, it appeared, even the matter of the out-of-date coat could not put off the evil day forever.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Unlike the Captain, Léon Duval behaved quite like an ordinary shopper.

precisely as stated

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

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

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading The month was September and the pink dress, washed many times by Jeanne herself and dried in the full sunshine on the old dock, had faded to a more becoming shade.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.

in or at the place that

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

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

From this reading One Saturday night--the only night that stores were open in Bancroft--Mr. Duval took Jeanne to the business section of the town, where they entered the very store in which Old Captain had made his purchases.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He carried himself with dignity and seemed to know exactly what he wanted.