Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

past form of “babble” — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

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

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

someone who is a detective

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

a room used for dining

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A friend was doing duty for him.

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From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A friend was doing duty for him.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A friend was doing duty for him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

the literary culture

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

held dear

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

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

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

a local church community

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

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From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

in a serious manner

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

extremely well

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

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From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

in or at that place or location

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading The poor man was so broken, they said, that he could not conduct the Sunday services.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

a source of difficulty

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

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

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

which person or people

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

in the company of; together with

From this reading COLONEL DUNDAS SPEAKS HIS MIND Colonel Dundas entered the dining-room with his hands full of letters, and gave a sharp glance at Dora, who was there before him this morning, sitting with a newspaper in her lap, and her hands clasped, gazing abstractedly into space.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Swinton had come out splendidly, and was throwing herself heart and soul into the parish work, which the collapse of her husband seriously hindered.

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

From this reading People who knew of her regard for Dick Swinton spared her any reference to the young man's death; but others, who loved gossip and were blind to facial signs, babbled to her of the rector's trouble.