Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

noisy quarrel

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

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

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

absolutely essential

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

the middle of the day

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

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

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

the activity of making visits

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

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

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

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

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

at the time that

From this reading The attempt was so far successful that he went home at midnight, somewhat unsteadily, a good many dollars poorer than when he set out.

which person or people

From this reading In the evening he fell in with two business acquaintances from a mining district, who were visiting the city for the purpose of finding diversion and they invited him to assist them in their search for amusement.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Leslie, though unprincipled, lacked several qualities necessary for a successful rascal, and, oppressed by the fear of Shackleby's displeasure should Thurston return to the mountains prematurely, and uncertain what to do, was willing to try to forget his perplexities for an hour or two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LESLIE STEPS OUT Henry Leslie did not return home at noon on the day following the altercation with his wife.

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

From this reading Millicent had an ugly temper, but she would cool down if he gave her time, he said to himself.