Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

(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 BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

for the reason that

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a loving feeling

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

lower than previously

From this reading Not that he was depressed to indifference.

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

From this reading It did not matter greatly to him whether it rained or not.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

divisible by two

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It did not matter greatly to him whether it rained or not.

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

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

a single distinct event

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

lacking worth or importance

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Not that he was depressed to indifference.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

darkened with overcast

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

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From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It did not matter greatly to him whether it rained or not.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

absolutely essential

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading It did not matter greatly to him whether it rained or not.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

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

From this reading BACK TO SCHEDULE Monte rose the next morning to find the skies leaden and a light, drizzling rain falling that promised to continue all day.

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From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

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

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was the sort of weather that ordinarily left him quite helpless, because, not caring for either bridge or billiards, nothing remained but to pace the hotel piazza--an amusement that under the most favorable conditions has its limitations.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It did not matter greatly to him whether it rained or not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But to-day--even though the rain had further interfered with his arrangements by making it necessary to cancel the trip he had planned for Marjory and Peter to Cannes--the weather was an inconsequential incident.