Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

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

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

for the reason that

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

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

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

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From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

to come or go into

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

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

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

an act that fails

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

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

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

an instinctive motive

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

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

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

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

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

take the midday meal

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

a midday meal

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

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

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

leave undone or leave out

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

according to the clock

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

and nothing more

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

Identical; not different.

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

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From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

make square

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He saw the surprise reflected in his companion's face as he had seen it a little earlier in Laura's; and at the same instant he felt a sensation of annoyance because of his inability to act upon his impulse of hospitality.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FAILURE IS CROWNED BY FAILURE At one o'clock, when Adams left his office to go home to luncheon--a custom which he had not allowed himself to neglect since Connie's illness--he found Mr. Wilberforce just about to enter the building from the front on Union Square.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I only wish I could manage it," replied Adams, "but I must look in for a minute on Mrs. Adams--she's been ill, you know."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah, I've caught you as I meant to," exclaimed the older man, with the cordial enthusiasm which Adams had always found so delightful.

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

From this reading "It's been so long a time since I had a talk with you that I hope you'll come out somewhere to lunch?"