Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

later than; following

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

placed in a grave

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

divisible by two

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

past form of “flare” — burn brightly

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

a young female

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

provided with artificial light

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

become active

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

toward the south

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

not in physical motion

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading Deane himself, for hour after hour, had sat back in his corner, buried in thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

up to a particular time

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "My dear fiancee," he said, "we are nearing London.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

which person or people

From this reading His companion was even more invisible, but as the end of the journey drew near he roused himself with an effort, turned on the electric light which hung down from the roof of the car, lit a cigarette, and, bending forward, looked into the half-hidden face of the girl who was reclining by his side.

belonging to which person

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

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

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

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

From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL Southward, through the country lanes whose hedges were still wreathed with late honeysuckle, on to the great mainroad, Deane's car was driven through the night,--always southward, till the lights of the great city flared before them up into the sky.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Won't you rouse yourself and give me your further orders?"