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 Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

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

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

only a very short time before

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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

From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

possessive form of “houghton” — United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

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From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

and nothing more

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

a particular point in time

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But I'll gamble on it; I'll tell her.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

express in words

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

precisely as stated

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

at the time that

From this reading When, three months later, the moment came, he hardly recognized it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

the words that are spoken

From this reading Walking home that night, with Mrs. Houghton's "tell Eleanor" ringing in his ears, Maurice imagined a "confession," and he, too, used Mr. Houghton's words, "'there will be an explosion!'

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.

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

From this reading I promised Mrs. Houghton I would," Then, very anxiously, he tried to decide how he should do it; "I must choose just the right moment," he thought.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading He had been playing squash and had given his knee a nasty wrench; the ensuing synovitis meant an irritable fortnight of sitting at home near the telephone, with his leg up, fussing about office work.