Chapter XII

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

in an admirable manner

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

a friendly nation

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

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

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

free from clouds

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

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

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

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

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

a long fixed look

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

the act of giving

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

possessive form of “goodman” — United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

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

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

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

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

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

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

a particular point in time

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

the season of growth

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

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

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

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

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

having intellectual depth

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

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

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

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From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Then his gaze travelled back to Tony and Isabel.

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

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are in an extraordinary situation," he observed slowly.

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

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was just at half-past ten in the morning, and they were all of them sitting on the lawn at the back of the house, in a pleasant blaze of spring sunshine which streamed down out of a cloudless blue sky.

which person or people

From this reading Tony, who was smoking a cigar, had just finished giving his cousin a full and spirited description of his interview with Congosta and Saltero, for by the time he had returned to the house on the previous evening, Guy, who had been suffering from a slight headache, had already gone to bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MOLLY BECOMES AN ALLY Guy sat in his chair, and for a moment surveyed the admirably kept garden of Goodman's Rest with a thoughtful frown.