Chapter III

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

later than; following

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

how long something has existed

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

(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 MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

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

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

any thing at all

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

a youthful male person

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

a man of refinement

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Sorry to hear that,” said Bar.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Sorry to hear that,” said Bar.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

two times

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

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

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

precisely as stated

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

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

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MEETING OLD ASSOCIATES It was nearly a week after the beginning of Bar Vernon’s “new time,” and he had never enjoyed anything so thoroughly in all his life, that he returned to his hotel from one of his pleasure trips.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

during the time that

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”

which person or people

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why so?

in the company of; together with

From this reading By this time he had struck up a sort of an acquaintance with the clerk, although that gentleman confessed to himself that he had never before fallen in with a boy of that age who behaved so very well and talked so very little.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mr. Vernon,” he said to our hero, that afternoon, “there’s been a gentleman in to see you twice while you were gone--a Major Montague.”