Chapter IX · Chapter 9

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

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

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

a room used for dining

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

take in solid food

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

a movement into or inward

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

the act of departing

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

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

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

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

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

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

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

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

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

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

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a midday meal

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

not any; not one

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

approval to do something

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

cut with a saw

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

an educational institution

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

a person, without saying who

From this reading “I’m afraid I’m depriving somebody of his seat,” he added to Irving.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

required or under orders

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

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

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading “Oh, I got special permission from the captain for this occasion,” said Lawrence.

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

the topmost one of two

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

the activity of making visits

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

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

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

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

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

at the time that

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

in or at the place that

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WESTBY IN THE GAME It was with satisfaction that Westby and Carroll saw Lawrence entering the dining-room with Irving.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They had observed the long table spread in the common room of the Upper School, where the visiting team were to be entertained at luncheon, and had supposed therefore that they would have no chance of satisfying their curiosity about the master’s brother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When Irving introduced Lawrence to them, Westby said,— “We hoped we were going to see you here, but we were afraid you might have to eat outside with your team.”