Chapter II

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

anew

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

(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 I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

put on clothes

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

divisible by two

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

a young female

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

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

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

come to pass

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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 I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

come together

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

absolutely essential

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

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

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

not any; not one

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that I had any definite feeling as to what was to happen in the future; it had not gone far enough for that.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

go across or through

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

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From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

by chance

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

cut with a saw

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

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

From this reading I comforted myself with the reflection that I was to see her that night; I began to count the hours that must pass before I should meet her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But I saw no one; even Hockley kept out of my way, perhaps for obvious reasons.

(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 I got back to the inn, and began to dress, long before it was necessary that I should do so at all; I was like a girl in my desire to look well that night, and to create a good impression.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AND WHAT I LOST I lunched alone that day, and spent the afternoon in the woods--perhaps with a vague hope that I might again see Barbara Patton, as I had seen her that morning.