Chapter XXII

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

for the reason that

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

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

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

set up or found

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

the act of departing

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

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

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

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From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

engage in

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

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From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

return to an original state

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He asked with an impenetrable professional manner to have his patient’s chair rolled into the next room.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

a message informing of danger

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

at the time that

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

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

From this reading Dr. Merritt had telephoned Mrs. Knapp that he was going to make some very special tests of her husband’s condition that afternoon, tests which might be conclusive as to the possibility of recovery.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had chosen Sunday, he told her, because he wished her to be at home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He tried to make his voice sound weighty and warning, and he knew that he had succeeded when, on arriving at the house, he found Mrs. Farnham there, with a very sober face, twisting her handkerchief nervously in her hands.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The two women looked at him in silent anxiety as he came in.