Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

a quantity of money

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

clothing in general

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

unvarying in nature

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have we?" said Romer.

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

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

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm to summon supernatural forces.

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

and nothing more

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

held dear

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

joined in matrimony

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

the act of driving an automobile

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

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

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Have we?" said Romer.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

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

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

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

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Have we?" said Romer.

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

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not always understand what she was saying, nor did he even always know the subject she was discussing, but he loved to hear her voice, that was like an incantation in his ears.

during the time that

From this reading He was sitting in an arm-chair listening, as usual, while Valentia talked.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."

an affirmative

From this reading A HOME CHAT "Yes, Romer, on the whole I don't think our season's been a success.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading With any amount of struggle, worry, bother, clothes, motoring, and making up parties, we've just succeeded in not getting Daphne married to Van Buren, and putting your mother in a perpetual, constant, lasting bad temper."