Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

later than; following

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

(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 His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

expel from a community or group

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

past form of “clamor” — make loud demands

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

at any time

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

go away from a place

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He may have been angry at first, but he has been here to ask about you almost every day.

make reference to

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

outside a building

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

a diluting agent

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

up to a particular time

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

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

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

which person or people

From this reading His mother, who fluttered about him with fond anxiety, had tried to banish all mention of the _Kenilworth_, but now that he was able to be outdoors he fairly bullied her with questions which had been disturbing his days and nights of illness.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading A FOG OF SUSPICIONS It was not until a fortnight after Dan Frazier had been taken home to Key West that he was allowed to leave his room and lounge in a wicker chair on the cottage porch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am sure Barton is as fond of you as ever," said she.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His face and hands were thinner and the sea tan could not hide the pallor caused by fever, but he looked at the glad, green world with bright eyes and clamored for food like a young cormorant.