Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading A DISCOURSE.

highly skilled

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

later than; following

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

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

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

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

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading A DISCOURSE.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

one or the other of two

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

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From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

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

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

on the contrary

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

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

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

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

From this reading “How I detest a hopeless day of this kind!”

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

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading THERE had been a thunder-storm during the night, and the rain descended the next morning in torrents.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

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

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

at the time that

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “I remember,” said A. Z., “that when I was an accomplished young lady, I rather liked a day of rain when I had a drawing to finish, or a new song to study—I do not dislike it to-day either, but for a very different reason.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading “I fear, Hamilton, our party must be put off for a short time!” observed Baron Z—, as he walked from one window to the other, in a disconsolate manner, after breakfast.