Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

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

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

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

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

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

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

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

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

a loving feeling

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

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

From this reading The spring had fairly come at last.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The spring had fairly come at last.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

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

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

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

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

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From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

immediately past

From this reading The spring had fairly come at last.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

come together

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

the season of growth

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

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

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

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

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.

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

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

devoid of creatures

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading In the late spring John and Katharine often walked together of an afternoon, between half past five and sunset.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

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

From this reading It was during one of these walks that Katharine consulted him seriously.

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

From this reading They went about together in unfrequented places, as a rule, not caring to meet acquaintances at every turn.

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

From this reading Neither of them had any social duties to perform, and they were as free to do as they pleased as though they had not represented the rising generation of Lauderdales.