Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

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From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

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

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

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

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

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

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

not any; not one

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

not divisible by two

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

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

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

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

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

play smoothly or legato

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

with ample room

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

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

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading Odd climbed the long flight of stairs that led to Hilda's studio.

not engaged in a gainful occupation

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The gentleman had, evidently, definite intentions, for he had asked her no questions, and Madame Prinet felt his independence as a slur upon her Cerberus qualifications.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had spent the morning with Katherine--the fifth morning since their engagement--and time hanging unemployed and heavy on his hands this afternoon, a visit to Hilda seemed altogether desirable.

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

From this reading Odd was putting into practice his brotherly principles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The concièrge below at the entrance to the court had looked at him with the sourness common to her class, as she stood spaciously in her door.