Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

(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 Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

plural of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

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

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

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

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

and nothing more

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

assume a prim appearance

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

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

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SUPPER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading It was not exactly a cheery evening in Hazel's deserted rooms.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading This sort of exercise grows wearisome in time; and Rollo finally gave it up and fled.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

in or at the place that

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

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

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.

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

From this reading Rollo had the entertainment of Prim and Mrs. Coles upon his hands, and was besides all the time busied in baffling her efforts to find out whether he was anxious, whether he knew where Wych Hazel had gone, whether he was aware of what kept her, and whether he did not think something ought to be done.

but in spite of that

From this reading He put on coat and hat and repaired to the great entrance of the hotel, which seemed to him just then if not a point of rest, yet to be nearest to that point.