Chapter VII

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

(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 She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

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

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

a youthful male person

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

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

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

start firing a weapon

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

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

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

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

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

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

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

a small worthless amount

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

a room where books are kept

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

skill in shooting

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

of very great significance

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

by chance

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SO AS BY FIRE "BUT Henry cannot go; it is absurd!

express in speech

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

hard to endure

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

the act of using

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

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

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

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

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

at the time that

From this reading "As a matter of fact I believe he is an expert; he told me himself that he had taken prizes for marksmanship when he was a boy, but had never cared to use his skill for hunting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She and Olive and Jack and Frank Kent were in the library at Kent House with Captain MacDonnell talking one morning, several weeks since the afternoon tea and during, perhaps, the most momentous week in all history.

but in spite of that

From this reading He never shot a gun in his life and besides I--" Frieda hesitated; her face flushing; yet she was trying to speak calmly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken about your husband's being unable to shoot, Frieda," Lord Kent answered dryly.