Chapter X · Gerald Adams, Sociologist

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

any thing at all

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

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From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

past form of “dovetail” — fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

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

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

something that is lost

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

not any; not one

From this reading “No,” said Madge.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No,” said Madge.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

refrain from harming

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

not in physical motion

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

in an unobtrusive manner

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

on a floor above

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading |ANNE called at Madge’s on her way home.

at the time that

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

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

From this reading Madge’s, in spite of George’s progress, was still the house which had been the premises of the Hell-fire Club.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.

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

From this reading Anne did not often go there and never without reason, but Madge was at a loss to know the reason of this visit, nor did she guess it when Anne unobtrusively dovetailed into The conversation about young Sam Chappie a question which might have seemed irrelevant.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading “Have you done anything yet with that spare room of yours upstairs?” she asked.