Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

let fall to the ground

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

in a faithful manner

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

being eight more than forty

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

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

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

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

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

a dealer in textiles (especially silks)

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

information about recent and important events

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

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

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

in a shrewd manner

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

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

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.

create by training and teaching

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

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

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

precisely as stated

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

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

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had been away nearly two weeks--two terrible weeks, of facing himself; two weeks of rebellion, and submission; of tumultuous despair and quiet acceptance.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

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

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

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

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

which person or people

From this reading Maurice, followed by telegrams that never quite overtook him, did, some forty-eight hours later, get the news that Eleanor had "had an accident," and was at Mrs. Newbolt's, who thought he had "better return immediately."

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading His business was not quite finished, but it did not need Mr. Weston's laconic wire, "Drop Greenleaf matters and come back," to start him on the next train for Mercer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had looked faithfully--and very shrewdly--into the "Greenleaf matters"; he had turned one or two sharp corners, with entirely honest cleverness, and he was taking back to Mercer some concessions which old Weston had slipped up on!

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, he had done a darned good job, he told himself, lounging in the smoking compartment of one parlor car or another, or strolling up and down station platforms for a breath of air.