Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

anew

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

rid of obstructions

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

power to direct or determine

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

the act of grasping

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "Nobody wanted it, General.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

fully extended especially in length

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

almost; nearly

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

on the contrary

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

To recall to mind.

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

cut with a saw

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

not in physical motion

From this reading I still own control--or rather I still practically own the road."

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Nobody wanted it, General.

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

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

at the time that

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had entered the office a little late, and the General had greeted me with an outstretched hand in which I felt the grip of the bones through the flabby flesh.

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

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.

a late time of life

From this reading I COME TO THE SURFACE It was a bright June day, I remember, when I came to the surface again, and saw clear sky for the first time for more than two years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Look here, Ben, have you kept control of the West Virginia and Wyanoke?" he enquired, and I saw the pupils of his eyes contract to fine points of steel, as they did when he meant business.