Chapter XII

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

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

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

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

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From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

a small house with a single story

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

a female human offspring

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

an abstract part of something

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

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

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

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

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

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

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

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

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

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

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

a single distinct event

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

past form of “inject” — give an injection to

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

in the recent past

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

the force of workers available

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

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

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had been invited frequently to dine at the cottage, and had for a time accepted every invitation.

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

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

under normal conditions

From this reading Latterly, however, the evidences of strained feeling between him and the other men had become so pronounced that he had usually offered some excuse for declining the kindly hospitality of Mrs. West.

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

From this reading THE SHOT It was in the evening of this same day, at dinner, that the element of tragedy was first injected into the situation.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.

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

From this reading Another reason that influenced him in this was his own lack of confidence in his self-control, since the incident at the boat-house, which he had had some difficulty in explaining satisfactorily to May.

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

From this reading In addition to Mrs. West and her daughter, May Thurston, and the four young men, there was present Hartley Masters.