Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

lower than previously

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

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

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

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

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

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

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

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

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

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

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

on the contrary

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

the act of removing

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It was a rather ludicrous situation, but he did not seem depressed or abashed by it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

used as intensifiers

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

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

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

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

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was almost as a guest that, in the country and in his own house, he passed a few weeks with Milly and Christina and entirely as a guest that he dined now and then with them in London.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

at the time that

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

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

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

which person or people

From this reading Christina always felt that by some boyish intuition he recognized in her a friendly sympathy, a sympathy which he must certainly see as terribly detached, since it was she who had now fixed definitely Milly's removal from his life, made it permanent and given it a meaning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He spent several seasons with friends in India; he went to Canada and to Japan; when he came home he filled his time largely with shooting and hunting.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.

a late time of life

From this reading DICK Four years passed, and during them Dick Quentyn had wandered about the world, not at all disconsolately.