Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A LONG CHAPTER.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A LONG CHAPTER.

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

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

the act of departing

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

set up or found

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

the act of departing

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

a farewell remark

From this reading "Good-by, Aunt Selina," he said.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

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

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

immediately past

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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 A LONG CHAPTER.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

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From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

and nothing more

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

above and across; more than

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

the local environment

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

a human being

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good-by, Aunt Selina," he said.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

that is looked for

From this reading At the last moment, with his overcoat on and his hat in his hand, he sought out his aunt, and found her in a small room on the ground floor known as the morning-room, going over her accounts.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

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

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

(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 He was living in the old house now, so he could not very well avoid seeing her.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BUT THEN, LOVE IS LONG Aunt Selina was almost the only person with whom Harry spoke during the interval between his last interview with Madge and his departure for foreign parts.