Chapter XI

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

highly skilled

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

later than; following

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

(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 ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

make certain of

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

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

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

opinion or judgment

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

a farewell remark

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

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

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

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

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

toward home

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

a single distinct event

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

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

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

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

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

with relatively high volume

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

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

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

a particular point in time

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

absolutely essential

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

precisely, exactly

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

not in physical motion

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

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

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The night was still and clear and it seemed to him that his steps rang on the pavement more loudly than usual.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

accept gladly

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Allan looked at her smiling down at him, with a strange little stirring of the heart.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Certainly, as they turned in at the gate, they must have been heard within the Welsh home, for a moment later, the front door was opened and Mamie stood there, light in hand, to welcome him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.

the act of creating written works

From this reading ALLAN’S EYES ARE OPENED THE return trip to Wadsworth was accomplished without incident, and, bidding Mr. Schofield good-bye, Allan ran up to his office to assure himself that everything was all right, and then, after writing a necessary order or two, turned his steps homeward.

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

From this reading She had grown up almost without his noticing it; he had been so absorbed in his work that he had not seen the change from girlhood into young maidenhood.