Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

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From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

small in range or scope

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

one who writes novels

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

cut with a saw

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

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

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

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

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Aaron King was thinking of these things as he set out, that evening, with his friend, for the home of Mrs. Taine.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That same day, too, he first saw the woman with the disfigured face, and, for the first time, met the famous Conrad Lagrange.

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 The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

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

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

at the time that

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The Hand Writing on the Wall It was November.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.

a late time of life

From this reading He remarked to the novelist that the time seemed, to him, many years.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since that day when the young man on the Golden State Limited--with the inheritance he had received from his mother's dying lips, and with his solemn promise to her still fresh in his mind--looked into the eyes of the woman on the platform of the observation car.