Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

react verbally

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

confidently declared to be so

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

a youthful male person

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

the act of burning something

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

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

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

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

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

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

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

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

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

diminished in strength, quality, or utility

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

possessive form of “louis” — United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

on one occasion

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

in other respects or ways

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

an educational institution

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

and nothing more

From this reading "He simply couldn't do enough for me," the boy asserted.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

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

From this reading THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

(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 THE PORTRAIT OF MYSTERY It was well into April before Louis came back to school, looking a trifle thin and pale, but otherwise not impaired by his serious accident.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

at the time that

From this reading It was not till one evening when he had come over to see Dave that the subject was broached.

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

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

during the time that

From this reading Dave was detained out in the barn, helping his father with a sick farm-horse, and while they were waiting for him in the living-room the talk drifted to Monsieur and his devoted kindness during Louis's illness.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carol and Sue traveled back and forth with him on the trolley several times, but never once picked up courage to ask him the question, the answer to which they were burning to know,--why had he been afraid of the strange portrait in Monsieur's room?