Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

later than; following

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

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

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

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

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

showing careful forethought

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

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From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

the act of departing

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

an improper demeanor

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

take the midday meal

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

the act of eating lunch

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

cause to become

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

and nothing more

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Bernadine smiled slowly.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Bernadine smiled slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

in the near future

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

express in words

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

a profession of belief

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

(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 "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.

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

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I simply dared not tell him that we were going to lunch together; and, as a rule, he doesn't mind what I do in that way."

which person or people

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Bernadine, sometimes called the Count von Hern, was lunching at the Savoy with the pretty wife of a Cabinet Minister, who was just sufficiently conscious of the impropriety of her action to render the situation interesting.

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

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wish you would tell me, Count von Hern," she said, soon after they had settled down in their places, "why my husband seems to object to you so much.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah, well," he remarked, "your husband is a politician and a very cautious man.