Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

in an admirable manner

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

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

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

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

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

to come or go into

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

a movement into or inward

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

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

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

a single distinct event

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the literary culture

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

not any; not one

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

one who writes novels

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

and nothing more

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

at breakneck speed

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, the novelist heard his friend, with Mrs. Taine, come from the house and enter the studio.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

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From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Czar, heartily approving of his master's action, stretched himself comfortably under the nearest rose-bush, and waited further developments.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

at the time that

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

in or at the place that

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

which person or people

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his pipe and book, the novelist hid himself in the rose garden; finding a seat on the ground, in an angle of the studio wall and the Ragged Robin hedge, where any one entering the enclosure would be least likely to observe him.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading Conrad Lagrange's Adventure Certainly, when Conrad Lagrange fled so precipitately from Louise Taine, that afternoon, he had no thought that the trivial incident was to mark the beginning of a new era in his life; or that it would work out in the life of his dearest friend such far reaching results.

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

From this reading His only purpose was to escape an hour of the frothy vaporings of the poor, young creature who believed herself so interested in art and letters, and who succeeded so admirably in expressing the spirit of her environment and training.