Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

in the past

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

react verbally

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

any thing at all

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

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

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a social unit living together

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

a young female

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

highest in quality

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

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

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

an expression of greeting

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

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

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

immediately past

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

joined in matrimony

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

Recollections of past events.

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

a human being

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

in the near future

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

serving to bring to mind

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

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From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

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

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

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

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

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

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

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

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

at the time that

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!

during the time that

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

which person or people

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RODNEY SMILED It was with a reminiscent smile that Rose sat down before her telephone the next morning and called a number from memory.

showing curiosity

From this reading It was during one of the interminable waking hours of last night that she had thought of the half-back as a person who might be able, and willing, to do her the service she wanted, and she had spent a long while wondering how she could get track of him.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Less than a year ago, it had been such a thrilling adventure to call the number of that fraternity house down at the university and ask, in what she conceived to be a businesslike way, for Mr. Haines.

a late time of life

From this reading And then, presently, to hear the voice of the greatest half-back the varsity had boasted of in years, saying in answer to her "Hello, Harry," "Hello, Rose."

but in spite of that

From this reading It was really less than a year, and yet it was so immensely long ago, judged by anything but the calendar, that the natural way to think of him was as a married man with a family somewhere and faint memories of the days when he was a student and used to flirt with a girl called Rose something--Rose Stanton, that was it!