Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, he strolled leisurely in her direction.

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

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

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From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Anyway, he strolled leisurely in her direction.

without deviation

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

put on clothes

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

a quick look

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

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

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

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From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading Anyway, he strolled leisurely in her direction.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Anyway, he strolled leisurely in her direction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

not any; not one

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

on one occasion

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

by chance

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

express the need or desire for

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

express in words

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Anyway, he strolled leisurely in her direction.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

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

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

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

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Something has happened?" he whispered, as he came up.

a Caucasian

From this reading A LITTLE FICTION Bell seemed to know by intuition that Chris required him, or perhaps he caught a glimpse of her white dress from the terrace.

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

From this reading I had no difficulty in getting Mr. Steel on the telephone, but he would say nothing directly he heard that you were here beyond a peremptory request that you were to be told at once that Van Sneck has gone."

an affirmative

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, yes," Chris replied, "though I should like to know how you guessed that.