Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

in addition

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

for the reason that

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

an act of copying

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

the act of departing

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

not any; not one

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

and nothing more

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

one who sets written material into type

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had never known until now how much he needed a secretary.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted the dog, Congo, because he thought it was a good dog, and also because Dora Bannister had given it to him, and he was impatient to carry out the plan which Dora had proposed to get the animal to Cobhurst.

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

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LA FLEUR LOOKS FUTUREWARD According to his promise, Dr. Tolbridge came to Cobhurst on the morning of his intended departure for Barport, bringing with him more of his manuscript and some other copying which he wished Cicely to do.

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading He saw only the ladies, Ralph having gone off to try to shoot some woodcock.

but in spite of that

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.

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

From this reading The young man was not in a good humor, for he had no dog, and his discontent was increased by the reflection that a fine setter had been presented to him, and he had not yet come into possession of it.