Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

a cherished desire

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

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

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

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From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

cause to be bored

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

confined by bonds

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

the quality of being worthy of desiring

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

moving toward the east

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

ranking above all others

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

brought together in one place

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Their happiness was perfect.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Their happiness was perfect.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

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

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading For the man it seemed that life had opened out an entirely new vista.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

at the time that

From this reading THE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR It seemed like the hand of Destiny that Elvine van Blooren should wander across the path of Jeffrey Masters at a moment when all the fruits of his ambition seemed to be falling into his outspread-hands.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In six weeks' time the metamorphosis in the woman had been as complete as it was in the case of the man.

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

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was surely the work of Fate that instant recognition of her desirability leaped in his heart, so that some six weeks later they should set out on their life's journey together on the eastward bound mail train, which bore, in its foremost van, the mails for the world outside, gathered in from every district in the region of Calthorpe.