Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

an abrupt discourteous manner

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

later than; following

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

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

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

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

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

excessively forward

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

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

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In that case I want you to take his house.”

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

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

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

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

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

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading In that case I want you to take his house.”

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

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

the literary culture

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

engage in

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

a request to be present

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

carry out

From this reading In that case I want you to take his house.”

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In that case I want you to take his house.”

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

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I am assuming that I shall be here and that Chowdler will have gone.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE DAY OF DECISION One evening, a week after this conversation, Mr. Bent received a summons to see the headmaster in his study after dinner; so, putting on his great-coat, for the wind was still blowing keenly from the north-east, he repaired to the Prætorium.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I have to make arrangements for next Term,” he began, with an abruptness that was characteristic.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Mr. Flaggon was seated at his table, writing letters, but he waved his guest into an armchair and wheeled his own chair round to face the fire.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In that case I want you to take his house.”