Chapter VII

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

without advance planning

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

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

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

a county in southern England

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

for the most part

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

absolutely essential

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

and nothing more

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

temporarily and conditionally

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

express in words

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

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

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

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

From this reading We told them we had come down about a yacht, and, if we could only find her, were thinking of making a small trial-trip across the Solent.

exceptionally

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

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

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

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

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Brentin and I had just arrived, and were keeping our weather-eye open for the _Amaranth_, when we came on Arthur and his young lady sitting on the pier in the sun.

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

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.

during the time that

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She was introduced to us as Miss Rybot, and wore a straw-hat and a shirt, just as though it were summer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading WE GO TO RYDE—THE _AMARANTH_—ACCIDENTAL MEETING WITH ARTHUR MASTERS AND HIS LADY FRIEND—I ENROLL HIM AMONG US PROVISIONALLY —WE DECIDE TO PURCHASE THE YACHT I DON’T know that it would be altogether necessary to the course of the narrative of this work to say much about our visit to Ryde and the _Amaranth_ were it not that, while there, we accidentally encountered Arthur Masters, an old friend and school-fellow of mine.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was staying at Seaview, and, being in a mazed condition of lovelornness (for nothing short of it would have induced him to neglect the harriers of which he is master in Hertfordshire), had come over for the day with the young lady, and was spending it there mainly on the pier, being uncommonly warm and fine for November.