Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

not being in a specified place

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Immediately, do you hear?"

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

remove the dust from

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Immediately, do you hear?"

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From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

the sound of laughing

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

a female domestic

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

cut with a saw

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

express in speech

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

moving very fast

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

express in words

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

bound or secured closely

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading With the determination in his eyes there was the unhidden, black anger that had not been absent from them during the man's waking hours for a week.

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

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

From this reading The capable looking maid favoured him with swift, keen scrutiny, noticed that Endymion, tied to the gate post, was sweating and dust covered, saw that Hume was dusty from riding and that his eyes were full of purpose, and went upon her errand.

in or at the place that

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

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

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Hume stalked into the living room where he had grown to be so much at home, and driving his hands into his pockets stood frowning out of the window through which the warm fragrant June air came in from the sunny fields.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE LAUGHTER OF HELGA STRAWN "Will you tell your mistress," Sledge Hume commanded, "that I want to speak with her immediately?