Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

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From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

disposed to please

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

react verbally

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

the mistress of a chateau or large country house

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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From this reading To Duane he said, in reply to persistent questions:

apart from; not including

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

have a celebration

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

a young female

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading To Duane he said, in reply to persistent questions:

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

engage in

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

no person; not anyone

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

and nothing more

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

never-ceasing

From this reading To Duane he said, in reply to persistent questions:

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

a person authorized to act for another

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading To Duane he said, in reply to persistent questions:

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading To Duane he said, in reply to persistent questions:

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

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

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading "As a plain and unromantic proposition, young man, it may be her liver.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

in the company of; together with

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading God alone knows with what young women stuff their bodies in those bucolic solitudes."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Fashionable fidgets," said Dr. Bailey, in answer to amiable inquiries; "the girl has been living on her nerves, like the rest of you, only she can't stand as much as you can."

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF THE GODS Two days later the majority of the people had left Roya-Neh, and the remainder were preparing to make their adieux to the young chatelaine by proxy; for Geraldine had kept her room since the night of the masked fete, and nobody except Kathleen and Dr. Bailey had seen her.