Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

react verbally

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

a youthful male person

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

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From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

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From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I will engage a room for you there."

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

the act of departing

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

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

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

and nothing more

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

not any; not one

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If not, come to me afterwards to De Kyser's Hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

by chance

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading I will engage a room for you there."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I will engage a room for you there."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

coming next after the thirtieth in position

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

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

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I am passing through London upon my way to Paris," it said; "perhaps I shall be in the theatre.

at the time that

From this reading THE HOUSE AT HAMPSTEAD Evelyn had played Di Vernon's part for thirty nights exactly when just as she was going on the stage, on the evening of the thirty-first day, a call-boy put a telegram into her hand and she had scarcely opened it when she discovered that it was from her father.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will engage a room for you there."

in the company of; together with

From this reading She told the boy that there was no answer to the message and immediately passed to the garden scene she had played so often and always with such sweetness and light.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will engage a room for you there."