Chapter IX

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

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

how long something has existed

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

a female human offspring

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

past form of “frank” — stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

immediately past

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

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

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

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

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

by chance

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

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From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

the act of searching for something

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

estrangement from god

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

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From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

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

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

the husband of your daughter

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

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

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

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

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was the old old story of sin and sorrow, with perhaps darker hues of melancholy in it, here and there, than usual.

precisely as stated

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading There was nothing particularly new or startling in the narration.

(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 During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

which person or people

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

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

From this reading GLANCES AT WILLIAMSON’S STORY, AND TERMINATES PAUL SOMERTON’S ADVENTURE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It came at last, that story of Williamson’s life; it came in a heavy letter franked with foreign postage-stamps; and Paul Somerton read it with hot curiosity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading During his University career, at a very early age, Williamson had been attracted by the wild beauty of a woman who was the daughter of an adventurer--a man without principle--seeking in a son-in-law an annuity for himself, as well as a husband for his child.