Chapter XII

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

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

aroused or activated

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

clothing in general

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

carefully weighed

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

yet to be or coming

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

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

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

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

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

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

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

a message received and understood

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

look over carefully

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

the restoration of someone to a useful place in society

From this reading Meanwhile she hurried through with her own dressing in order to be the first to inspect his rehabilitation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

in a concerned and solicitous manner

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading She finally dispatched Bianca to try him with one of Gerald’s suits, and to be very sure that his face was clean.

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

From this reading For an instant Marcia blinked uncomprehendingly; then, as the events of the evening flashed through her mind, she sat up in bed, and solicitously clasping her knees in her hands, considered the problem.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

precisely as stated

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

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

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARCIA was awakened the next morning by Bianca knocking at the door, with the information that Gervasio wished to get up, and that, as his clothes were very ragged, she had taken the liberty the night before of throwing them away.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She felt, and not without reason, that Gervasio’s future success at the villa depended largely on the impression he made at this, his first formal appearance.