Chapter IX

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

(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 A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

for the reason that

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

in motion

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

by chance

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

in a restless manner

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading You must keep all the strength and self-control you possess for to-night."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

precisely as stated

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

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

From this reading It was more than a year later, and Jean Merritt and Jacqueline Ralston were in Jean's beautiful bedroom in the big house on the Rainbow ranch.

during the time that

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading However, we must not talk too much of this now, to-morrow will be time enough.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jean was sitting on a low couch with her hands clasped tightly together, while Jack was moving restlessly up and down the large, fragrant room.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A YEAR LATER "It is harder to endure, Jack, because so much my own fault, all my life I must feel in a measure responsible, and I cannot feel hopeful as you insist you do, perhaps for that very reason.