Chapter X

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

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

deem to be

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

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From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

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

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

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

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

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

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

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

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

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

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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 With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

not any; not one

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

a brief written record

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

-ing form of “pulsate” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

read anew; read again

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

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

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps not so much to consider the letter as to consider Hildegarde herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

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

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.

very small

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

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

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

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

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

at the time that

From this reading It was mid-afternoon when Hildegarde's note came to Potter at the hangar.

in or at the place that

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

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

From this reading There was a note in the letter to which he responded instantly--an arousing note, a reckless note, which called to pulsating life that heedlessness of consequences which had always been so characteristic of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the letter in his hands he left his drawing-board and went into his tiny office, where he sat down to consider it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He read it, reread it, and there was no more work for him that day.