Chapter XI

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

From this reading A TRUCE.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

later than; following

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

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From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

carry on a conversation

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

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

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

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

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

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

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

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

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

not any; not one

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

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

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

from appearances alone

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

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

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

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

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading A TRUCE.

precisely as stated

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

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

From this reading Hamilton was silent; he remembered that he had never seen Mr. Rosenberg converse with his wife.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

at the time that

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

at any time that; every time that

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “Oh, no; what could he do at home?” asked his wife, seemingly surprised at the question.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “DOES Mr. Rosenberg never spend his evenings at home?” asked Hamilton, after having waited three weeks in expectation of becoming better acquainted with him.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “He never drinks his beer or reads the papers at home,” she continued; “but you can go out with him whenever you like—I wonder you do not, for it is very natural that you should find it dull here when you cannot go to the theatre.”