Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

later than; following

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

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From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

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

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

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

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

with little or no delay

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

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

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Isn't it a perfectly charming evening?" she wanted to know.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Mr. Turner, watching her from afar, saw her desert the calfly smitten one, and immediately dashed for the breach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

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From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had watched from too great a distance, however, for Billy Westlake gobbled up Miss Josephine before Sam could get there, and started with her for that inevitable stroll among the brookside paths which always preceded a bowling tournament.

during the time that

From this reading While he stood nonplussed, looking after them, Miss Hastings glided to his side in a matter of course way.

which person or people

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF A PIANOLA TRAINING On that very same evening Hollis Creek came over to the bowling tournament, and Miss Stevens, arriving with young Hollis, promptly lost that perfervid young man, who had become somewhat of a nuisance in his sentimental insistence.