Chapter X

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

later than; following

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

anew

From this reading Again this failed to rouse him.

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

for the reason that

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Again this failed to rouse him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

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

From this reading Again this failed to rouse him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

moving slowly and gently

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

a brief written record

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

become active

From this reading Again this failed to rouse him.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

bypass

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

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

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

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

From this reading Again this failed to rouse him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

the activity of making visits

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE-LINES David had not gone to interview Jenny the day before in obedience to Miss L'Estrange's first note, because of the sullen humor to which he relapsed after his experiences at three in the morning in the streets of London.

which person or people

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

in the company of; together with

From this reading With those lazy, lithe movements of the body which characterized him, he strolled for some time about the flat after his early breakfast, uncertain what to do.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."

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

From this reading Then, the next morning, came Miss L'Estrange's second letter--"he must see Jenny not later than half-past nine" or he would be "too late."

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

From this reading He resented the visiting of the glimpses of the moon by a young lady who donned rubber overshoes before re-entering her house, and he said to himself: "The day's work, and skip the Violets."