Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

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

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

later than; following

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

anew

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

react verbally

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

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

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

having made preparations

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

the act of departing

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

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

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

plural of “hostess” — a woman host

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

of great significance or value

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony

From this reading INTERMEZZO.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

the literary culture

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

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From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

a brief written record

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

win a victory over

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

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From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

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From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

hold back to a later time

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Having disposed of these sundry matters, he sat back in his chair and read a long letter that had been enclosed in an envelope bearing the postage-stamp of the United States of America.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

compelling immediate action

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

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

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

at the time that

From this reading It was several months later--May 1914, to be precise--when Austin Selwyn made the determination, common to most men, to remain in for an evening and catch up in his correspondence.

which person or people

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After the manner of his species, he produced a small army of letters from various pockets, and spreading them in a heap on his desk, proceeded to answer the more urgent, and postpone the less important to a further occasion when conscience would again overcome indolence.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading For an hour he wrote trivial politenesses to hostesses who had extended hospitality or were going to do so; there was a reply to a literary agent, one to a moving-picture concern, an answer to a critic, and a note of thanks to an admirer.