Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

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

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

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From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

a female human offspring

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

at any time

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEENE.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

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

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

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

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

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

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

past form of “overrule” — rule against

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

go across or through

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

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

From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEENE.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEENE.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

under normal conditions

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

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

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

treated with wax

From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The request of Mr. Armstrong, supported by the pleadings of his daughter, prevailed upon Holden to remain to tea, and afterwards to accompany them to the "conference," as a meeting for religious purposes held usually on some particular evening of the week, was called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon the conclusion of the service he was to return with them and pass the night at the house of his host.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not without difficulty he allowed his objections to be overruled, nor was he ever known before to have accepted such an invitation.

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From this reading Thus as he spake, his visage waxed pale, And chaunge of hew great passion did bewray, Yett still he strove to cloke his inward bale, And hide the smoke that did his fire display.