Chapter VII

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

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the state of being absent

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

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

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

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

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

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

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

the act of making something clean

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

thrown away

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

divisible by two

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

at any time

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the organ of sight

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

set up or found

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

a young female

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the act of grasping

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

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

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

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

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

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

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

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

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

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

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

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From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

no person; not anyone

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

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

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.

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

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

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

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

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

From this reading It seemed to Angus that the few months of absence had made quite a difference.

male cat

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

a source of difficulty

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

at the time that

From this reading But however she had changed she had not lost her grip on practical things, and when she began to look around the house Angus and Turkey found that their trouble in cleaning up had been wasted.

in or at the place that

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OLD SAM PAUL MAKES A PROPOSITION Jean arrived on the next boat three days later, with a tragic tale of missed connections.

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

From this reading For Jean dug into corners, and under and behind things where, as Turkey said, nobody but a girl would ever think of looking; and in such obscure and out-of-the-way places she found some dirt, some articles discarded or lost, and the more or less permanent abode of Tom and Matilda.

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

From this reading She seemed, in fact, almost a young lady, even to his brotherly eye.