Chapter II

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

(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 She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

in a self-collected or self-possessed manner

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

coming to maturity

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

and nothing more

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

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

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

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

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

and nothing more

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

having a point

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

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

From this reading She seemed to be reserving her opinion of it all.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

express in words

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

your usual mood

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

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

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MAKING AMENDS Cartmell's talk, as we drove back, was calculated to give her an almost overwhelming idea of her possessions and (if her temperament set that way) of her responsibilities.

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

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

at the time that

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

in or at the place that

From this reading Every time she would turn her head to look where his finger pointed, and nod slightly, gravely, composedly.

which person or people

From this reading The only time she spoke was when we were emerging from the town and he showed her Hatcham Ford, saying, as usual, "That's yours," but adding that it was let furnished to Mr. Leonard Octon, who was abroad just now.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Big commercial buildings, blocks of shops, whole streets of small houses, drew from the lawyer a point of the finger and a brief, "That's yours"--or sometimes he would tell how her father had bought, how built, and how profited by the venture.