Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

anew

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

any person at all

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

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

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

come together

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

not any; not one

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

and nothing more

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

with low volume

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

with reluctance

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

not used up

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

cut with a saw

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It did not seem to him that a further meeting between her and her brother would be likely to afford much pleasure to anybody.

a member of the Indian people of northern California and southern Oregon

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

carry out

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

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

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

at the time that

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, only when the hour at which she had arranged to meet Mrs. Forster arrived that she very reluctantly permitted Jordan to take her ashore, and he felt easier when he handed her into Forster's wagon.

which person or people

From this reading ELEANOR RELENTS Jordan, who waited some time on board the _Shasta_, saw no more of Jimmy that night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.

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

From this reading He had been at work some little time in his office next morning when Jimmy walked in, and, sitting down, looked at him quietly.

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

From this reading This was, however, in one respect a relief to him, since Eleanor, who was evidently very angry with her brother, insisted on remaining as long as possible in the expectation that he would come back again.