Chapter XV

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

(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 Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

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From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

bringing death

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

ten 10s

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

and nothing more

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

a servile or fawning dependant

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

capable of being obtained

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

above and across; more than

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

matter that remains after something has been removed

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

and nothing more

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.

superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days before, the rains had descended and the floods had come and kept on coming.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

precisely as stated

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

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

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

which person or people

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind her Mr. Jacob Remsen was using the residue of the atmosphere to replenish his exhausted lungs, for he had undertaken to keep pace with his companion up the face of the declivity, with all but fatal results.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is not well for a man who has been cooped up within a city house, exerciseless and under the espionage of a minion of the law, to compete on a thirty-per-cent grade with a woman who has just come from the training of Andy Dunne.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading MISS DARCY COLE sat on the edge of Red Rock, swinging twenty dollars’ worth of the very smartest obtainable boots, the personal selection of Miss Gloria Greene, over two hundred feet of shimmering October air.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Lack of her accustomed outdoor exercise had simply lent zest to Darcy.