Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

tired of the world

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

possessive form of “farrow” — the production of a litter of pigs

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

only a very short time before

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

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

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She was very kind to him.

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 She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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 He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

for more time

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

as yourself

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

a special situation

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

up to a particular time

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

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

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

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

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was very kind to him.

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

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were all cheery people, whom Jimmy liked well enough as a general thing, but to-day their chatter bored him; he hardly knew how to contain himself for impatience.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

which person or people

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was not alone; half a dozen theatrical people, most of whom Jimmy knew personally, were lounging about her luxuriously furnished boudoir.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

the words that are spoken

From this reading LOVE AND POVERTY But in spite of his fine sounding words, Jimmy had not done with her, and the next afternoon--having shaken off Sangster, who looked in to suggest a stroll--he went round to Cynthia Farrow's flat.

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

From this reading He made up his mind that he would stay as long, and longer than they did--that wild horses should not drag him away till he had spoken with Cynthia alone.