Chapter II

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

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

moving forward

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

(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 But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

in addition

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

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

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

power to direct or determine

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

dearly loved

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

the act of discovering something

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

an act that fails

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

plural of “fuel” — a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

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

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

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From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

make a break in

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

enter uninvited

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

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

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

on the contrary

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

and nothing more

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

in the direction of

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

hard to endure

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

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

From this reading The idea of reproaching him was not in her mind.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had been most respectful of what she compelled herself to regard as his rights, had been most careful not to intrude or interrupt or in any way annoy.

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

From this reading But he was feeling rather guilty; also, he had not recovered from the failure of an elaborate experiment from which he had expected great things in advancing him toward his ultimate goal—the discovery of a cheap, universal substitute for all known fuels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The remark was simply an embarrassed attempt to open conversation—not an easy matter with a man so absorbed and silent as he had become.

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

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know, my dear," said he, "in the sort of work I’m trying to do a man can’t control his hours."