Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

later than; following

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

in a brisk manner

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

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

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

a musical composition that evokes rural life

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

and nothing more

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

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

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

in your mind

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

past form of “overtax” — tax excessively

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

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

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.

at the same instant

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

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

From this reading "Tell me, how does this lace look?

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

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I think there is entirely too much of it."

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had discovered one morning that she was not ill nor run down nor overtaxed, but just mentally tired of all things, and that what she needed was change of air and environment, and unselfish work for the good of others, and less thought of herself.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

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 * * * * * It was a month after this, simultaneously with the announcements by cable of the instant success in London of "A Western Idyl," that Miss Cuyler retired from the world she knew, and disappeared into darkest New York by the way of Rivington Street.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you ready, Eleanore?" she said, briskly.