Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

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

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

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

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

suffering shame

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

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

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

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

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

and nothing more

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

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

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

having a point

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

Austrian composer known for his compositions for voice and piano (1797-1828)

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

not moving or operating freely

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

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

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

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

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

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

From this reading Following the direction indicated, John Martin stepped out on to the lawn, and glancing round the garden, called "Gladys!"

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading In reply Miss Templeton merely pointed a finger--and went on crocheting.

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

From this reading LEON HAMAR CALLS ON THE MARTINS "Where's Gladys?"

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

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Martin asked as he rose with an effort, stiff and tired, from the remains of a meat tea.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.

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

From this reading Then he listened, and there came to him snatches of a song, the words of which, full of arch sentiment, allied with (and to a large extent dependent on), a unique knowledge of and love of nature--would not have disgraced a Herrick or a Raleigh--the music--a Schubert, or a Sullivan.