Chapter XIV

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

(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 But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

the two together, not just one

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

with brightness

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading She seized her military brushes and excoriated her scalp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

perceived or discerned

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

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From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

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

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

divisible by two

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

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

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

past form of “excoriate” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading She seized her military brushes and excoriated her scalp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

an established custom

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

without good reason

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading She seized her military brushes and excoriated her scalp.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

not any; not one

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

according to the clock

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading She seized her military brushes and excoriated her scalp.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading She seized her military brushes and excoriated her scalp.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

restricted to something

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.

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

From this reading Gita had an old habit of reviewing the day as she prepared herself for the night.

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

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

up to a particular time

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

the act of vibrating

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

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

From this reading But he had talked lightly or brilliantly on strictly impersonal topics during the rest of the morning, they had lunched at the Pleydens’, and played tennis all afternoon; she had not given that conversation another thought until she was alone in her room.

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

From this reading She had been by no means as obtuse as she had appeared, for love and marriage were subjects never broached by him before and her keen ear had detected a personal vibration in his even mellow voice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She and Elsie parted at nine o’clock, for both rose early, and as Gita kicked off her slippers that evening she recalled her conversation with Eustace on the Boardwalk.