Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

later than; following

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

(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 When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

expected hopefully

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

for the reason that

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

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From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

in an effusive manner

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

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

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

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

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

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

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

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

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

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

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

the middle of the day

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

return to an original state

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

with restored energy

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

cut with a saw

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

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

From this reading Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading After some general talk on uninteresting topics, he began his story:

up to a particular time

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

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

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

(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 Clifford greeted them effusively, and it was evident that he had recovered his spirits, and was well on the road to recovery.

at the time that

From this reading THE STORY OF THE LETTERED SKULL It was late that afternoon when Clifford awoke, and plainly much, refreshed, and improved physically.

which person or people

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When the boys arrived they awaited the coming of John, who informed them that Uraso had received word of the capture of Walter, but that he would not arrive until noon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When he saw the Professor he said: "I have not told you all, but I want the boys here for that purpose, because I know it will interest them."