Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

with one leg on each side

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?

used as intensifiers

From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

not accessible to view

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Oh, James Randolph's, of course."

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

set up or found

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

only a very short time before

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading His wife, I mean.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Oh, James Randolph's, of course."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

set afire or burning

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

filled with a great quantity

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading His wife, I mean.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, James Randolph's, of course."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

land and the buildings on it

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading Oh, James Randolph's, of course."

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

create by training and teaching

From this reading Frederica, curled up in a corner of the sofa, finished her own train of thought aloud, first.

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

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

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ROSALIND STANTON DOESN'T DISAPPEAR Rodney found a pipe of his that he kept concealed on the premises, loaded and lighted it, sat down astride a spindling little chair that looked hardly up to his weight, settled his elbows comfortably on the back of it, and then asked his sister what Martin had meant--what was he in for?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife, I mean.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "She's awfully attractive, don't you think?