Chapter VII

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

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

not being in a specified place

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

in addition

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading THE RACES, AND THE MOTTO.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a small house with a single story

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

come together

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

a young female

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading THE RACES, AND THE MOTTO.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

on one occasion

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading THE RACES, AND THE MOTTO.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading THE RACES, AND THE MOTTO.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

two times

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

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

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading On a single occasion he had ridden with Jessie to the cottage at the headland, and had met "the De Vine boys."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Becoming interested in Sylvester and his ambitions, he had stopped to see him at other times in the course of his excursions roundabout, and had also received one or two visits from him at Fairleigh Park.

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

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

during the time that

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.

which person or people

From this reading He had, to be sure, heard something of Adela Reefe; but the fact that he lacked the smallest idea as to what she looked like was the absent link in his knowledge, which made it impossible to guess who the mysterious girl of the night encounter might be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It so happened that Lance, up to this point in his sojourn with the Floyds, had never, to his knowledge, seen Adela Reefe, although she had come once or twice to the house while he was there.