Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

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

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

for the reason that

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

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From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

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

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

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

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

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

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

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From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

lack of an adequate quantity or number

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

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

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

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From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

not any; not one

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

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From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

cut with a saw

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

refrain from harming

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

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

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.

under normal conditions

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

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

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

look attentively

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the meetings with her were infrequent, and always left him with a sense of inadequacy, of dissatisfaction, because partly Ruth and he seemed to have no common interests and partly that she now let her affection go for granted.

at the time that

From this reading Bryant, on his part, had gone evenings to Sarita Creek when he could spare an hour, and, for that matter, when he could not.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Her talk was not of the subjects usually discussed by an engaged couple--of their coming marriage (though no date had been fixed) and a home and prospective joys together; it dealt wholly with amusements, dances, friends at Kennard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had come a number of times at the beginning of the drive, sometimes with Gretzinger, sometimes with Imogene, to watch the feverish spectacle on the mesa; as had Louise Graham, her father, and at rare intervals Mr. McDonnell.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Lee, under relentless pressure of work, saw less and less of Ruth.