Chapter III

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied Beatrice abstractedly.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

(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 Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading Settling wouldn’t be so hard, but settling in!

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Settling wouldn’t be so hard, but settling in!

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied Beatrice abstractedly.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

at any time

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Settling wouldn’t be so hard, but settling in!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It will have to go in somehow.

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

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied Beatrice abstractedly.

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It will have to go in somehow.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied Beatrice abstractedly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

covered with water

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

To recall to mind.

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied Beatrice abstractedly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Settling wouldn’t be so hard, but settling in!

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading “It will have to go in somehow.

a social club for female undergraduates

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

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

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will all this stuff ever go inside this house?”

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

From this reading Settling wouldn’t be so hard, but settling in!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading NEIGHBORS “Do you remember,” said Nancy, as she and Beatrice viewed each other across a wilderness of overflowing trunks, half-unpacked boxes of bedding, baskets of china, and packages of groceries, “do you remember how that Englishman at your sorority dance used to talk about an affair like this as ‘settling in’?