Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

how long something has existed

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

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

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

placed in a grave

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

used as expletives

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

press or grind with a crushing noise

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

come to pass

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

the quality of being intent and concentrated

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

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

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

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

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

in the near future

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

possessing material wealth

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

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 And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

being four more than twenty

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

precisely as stated

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun was!

at the time that

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

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

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

which person or people

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

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

From this reading It is really most irritating to be suddenly confronted with the consequences of one's follies at any age, but at twenty-four, when otherwise the whole life is smiling for one, it seems quite too hard.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Michael Arranstoun folded a letter which he had been reading for the seventh time, with a vicious intentness, and then jumping up from the big leather chair in which he had been buried, he said aloud, "Damn!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And, to be sure, he had ample reason, as you, my friend, who may happen to have begun this tale, will presently see.

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

From this reading When a young, rich and good-looking man says that particular word aloud with a fearful grind of the teeth, one may know that he is in the very devil of a temper!