Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a line of approach

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

without deviation

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "The worst has happened," he groaned.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "The worst has happened," he groaned.

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

From this reading "The worst has happened," he groaned.

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

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

and nothing more

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

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

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

(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 "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.

in or at the place that

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

which person or people

From this reading He called Letitia, who was behind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Marquis, with an after-breakfast cigarette in his mouth, strolled out of his front door, a few mornings later, to find himself face to face with Richard Vont.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading "The worst has happened," he groaned.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Letitia stood by her father's side and looked across the stone flags, across the avenue, with its central bed of gay-coloured flowers, the ring fence, the moat, the few yards of park, to where, just inside his little enclosed garden, Richard Vont was seated, directly facing them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, you expected it, didn't you, father?" she observed.