Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

in addition

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

greatly pleased

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

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

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

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

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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 Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

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

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

engage in

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

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

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

of superior grade

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

refrain from harming

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Frank seemed equally delighted, though his good spirits were occasionally interrupted by fits of reverie.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He could do nothing but make little plans for introducing Lucas to his picture-buying acquaintances, select eligible districts of London for their residence, and jot down various articles of furniture or ornament that he could spare them from his own mansion.

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From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

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

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

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

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

during the time that

From this reading Naturally, Lucas stayed to dinner, and naturally also he and Jean were left in uninterrupted occupation of the private sitting-room, while her father and Frank smoked and talked together in a quiet corner of the hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Walkingshaw was radiant with the reflection of the happiness he had brought about.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Somehow or other," said Mr. Walkingshaw, "I feel more and more like a friend of Jean and you, and less and less like your father.