Chapter XV

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

(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 He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She knew that she alone was responsible for the secret marriage.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading This angered Phyllis.

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From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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 He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

in a serious manner

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

come together

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

the act of departing

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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 knew that she alone was responsible for the secret marriage.

a narrow way or road

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

without good reason

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

and nothing more

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

approval to do something

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading She knew that she alone was responsible for the secret marriage.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

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

From this reading She knew that she alone was responsible for the secret marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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

From this reading He did earnestly beg permission to inform Colonel Lane of their secret marriage, expressing regret that they could not have been open about it all.

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

From this reading This angered Phyllis.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

having come into contact

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT A DOG’S LEASH PREVENTED Philip Barrimore’s new book was growing to his full satisfaction under his pen, despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by the visits of Phyllis Lane.

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

From this reading Phyllis had received one letter from her husband--a cheerful letter, which touched only lightly on the dangers he was going to encounter in quelling the native rising--the purpose for which he had been sent out.