Chapter XX

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

From this reading A BLISSFUL WEEK.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

later than; following

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

a formal public statement

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

completely happy and contented

From this reading A BLISSFUL WEEK.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

dearly loved

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

the act of departing

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

set up or found

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

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

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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 Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

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 He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

not any; not one

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

carry out

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.

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

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A BLISSFUL WEEK.

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

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

at the time that

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

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

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

belonging to which person

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Jermyn finally found himself so manifestly in the way that he begged Trixy, whose dolls were packed within ten minutes of the first announcement of the impending departure, to go upon the verandah with him and take a long look seaward.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had wanted to do so, from the first, but found many difficulties in the way of saying so; for when women are intent upon a journey they find so much to do and talk about that a man, no matter how dear he may be to any member of the party, learns to his mortification that there are times when man is utterly uninteresting to woman.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading A friend of his had been promising to sail a yacht down from New York, and the verandah was as good as any place in the fort from which to view the offing.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The Highwoods and Trewmans started for New York a few hours after the lunch-party ended, and Jermyn accompanied them.