Chapter V

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

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

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

for the reason that

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

make calm or still

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

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

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

travel across or pass over

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

placed crosswise

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

divisible by two

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

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

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

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

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

and nothing more

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

and nothing more

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

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From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

any object that radiates energy

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

located far away spatially

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

the light of the stars

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

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

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

not subjected to discipline

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Treving had unexpectedly detained him at the club.

not anticipated

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

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

From this reading The interview had evidently projected more than the unforeseen, for Randall's habitual calm, which carried even to his hours of relaxation a perpetual flavor of the professional, was suddenly destroyed by the color and the lines of a passionate indecision.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He crossed the Queensborough bridge and threaded the Long Island city streets with a reckless disregard of traffic which probably went undisciplined only because of the green cross on the radiator of his automobile.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading His house, although just within the city limits, had an air, particularly under this wan starlight, remote and depressing.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT ELMFORD That night on the edge of winter it was thoroughly dark when Dr. John Randall left New York for his Long Island home.