Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

dearly loved

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading L'HOMME INCOMPRIS.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading L'HOMME INCOMPRIS.

immediately past

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

a female domestic

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

come together

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

in other respects or ways

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

on the contrary

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

move hurridly

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

male cat

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

an industrial city in northern Venezuela

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

possessive form of “valencia” — an industrial city in northern Venezuela

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

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

From this reading Elsley went on, between improved health and the fear of Tom Thurnall, a good deal better for the next month.

at the time that

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "She is so impulsive," thought the good little creature, always plotting about her husband, "that she will rush upon me, and never see him for the first five minutes; and Elsley is so sensitive--how can he be otherwise, in his position, poor dear?"

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Lucia had discovered that the wind was east, and that she was afraid to go to the gate for fear of catching cold; her real purpose being, that Valencia should meet Elsley first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He began to look forward to Valencia's visit with equanimity, and, at last, with interest; and was rather pleased than otherwise when, in the last week of July, a fly drove up to the gate of old Penalva Court, and he handed out therefrom Valencia, and Valencia's maid.