Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

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

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

have

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

(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 It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

to an extreme degree

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

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

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

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

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

go away from a place

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

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

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

on one occasion

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

express in speech

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

carry out

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

having come into contact

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

on a floor above

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I took the chair opposite him, and waited for him to speak.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

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

From this reading MAX OPENS HIS HEART But I did not at once join Max in the parlour, though he was evidently expecting me to do so: instead of that, I ran upstairs to take off my walking-things.

at the time that

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

which person or people

From this reading I was struck by his expression: it was that of a man who was nerving himself to bear some great trouble; there was a quiet, hopeless look on his face that touched me exceedingly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I returned he was leaning back in the easy-chair, with his hands clasped behind his head, evidently absorbed in thought.

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

From this reading It would be better to leave him alone a few minutes.