Chapter XVI

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

anew

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

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From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

the act of departing

From this reading London seemed empty to Guy with their departure.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading London seemed empty to Guy with their departure.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a young female

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

in the recent past

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

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 GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London seemed empty to Guy with their departure.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

come together

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

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

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

not growing or changing; without force or vitality

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

compacted by ironing

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

established beyond doubt

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

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

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

not often

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

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

From this reading London seemed empty to Guy with their departure.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

lacking kindness

From this reading At the opera, at dances, there had always been the chance of meeting the girl again, and chance had rarely proved unkind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading If he had not met her with Mrs. Marven at Raneleigh or Hurlingham or in the Park, he had been certain to run against Captain Marven in the club, and he had never refused the Captain's invitation to walk home with him for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

at the time that

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

in or at the place that

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

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

From this reading GUY MAKES A RESOLUTION The dog days had come and the season was almost moribund when Captain and Mrs. Marven and Miss Challys left town for their country house in Essex, where Guy was to join them a week later, for he had definitely accepted the invitation which had been pressed upon him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading London seemed empty to Guy with their departure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had made it his business in life to meet Meriel, and latterly not a day had passed without his seeing something of her.