Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course...

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

delicately beautiful

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

reflecting light

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Indeed I should!...

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed I should!...

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Oh, it’s you!

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

engage in

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, it’s you!

a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed I should!...

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

still full

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

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

From this reading Breakfast was brought to him in his room, as usual; but he did not make his normal healthy raid upon the dainty tray: the food remained untouched, and he sustained himself upon coffee—four cups of it, which left nothing of value inside the glistening little percolator.

an affirmative

From this reading During this process he heard his mother being summoned to the telephone in the hall, not far from his door, and then her voice responding: “Yes?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Oh, it’s you!