Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

anew

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

lower than previously

From this reading He was out of health, out of temper, and depressed.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

the act of departing

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He was out of health, out of temper, and depressed.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

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

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

go away from a place

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was out of health, out of temper, and depressed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

express in words

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

apt to speak irritably

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He was out of health, out of temper, and depressed.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.

in a vague way

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He had spent most of his leave at Monte Carlo, but he did not say so at first; he was waiting for her to question him.

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

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

at the time that

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

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

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Evadne spent eighteen months in Malta without going from the island for a change, but at the end of her second cold season she went to Switzerland with the Malcomsons and Sillingers, and Colonel Colquhoun went on leave at the same time alone to some place which he vaguely described as "The Continent."

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading When they met again, Evadne noticed a change in him, and she feared it was a change for the worse.

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

From this reading Had she done so he would have said something snappy about feminine curiosity; as she did not do so, he lost his temper, went off to the mess, and drank too much.