Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading The “Daily Bugle” continued its bugling.

-ing form of “bugle” — play on a bugle

From this reading The “Daily Bugle” continued its bugling.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The “Daily Bugle” continued its bugling.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The “Daily Bugle” continued its bugling.

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From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

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From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

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From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

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From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

not divisible by two

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

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

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

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From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

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

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

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

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

to a great degree

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading Mr. Bathurst’s Patience Is Rewarded The golden sunshine of July passed into the mellower maturity of August.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.

not solved

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

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

From this reading Sir Austin Kemble allowed himself at various odd times to dwell somewhat bitterly upon the vaticination of Mr. Bathurst and at other times was sorely taxed to restrain his growing impatience.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

but in spite of that

From this reading The mystery of the murder of Sheila Delaney—in the words of the cheaper Press—the “Dentist’s-Chair Murder” yet remained unsolved.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading August in its turn yielded place to the quieter beauty of September and russet-brown October reigned at due season in the latter’s stead.