Chapter XI

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

later than; following

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

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

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

for the reason that

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

the act of departing

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

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From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

being one more than seven

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

not accessible to view

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

become covered with mist

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

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

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

a course of conduct

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

with speed

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

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

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

moderately warm

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

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

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

insufficiently cooked

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

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

From this reading ANTHONY MAKES A STATEMENT The morning after Jack’s departure Anthony turned in through the little gate at Mrs. Dorlon’s and strode quickly up the short path.

in a weak or pale or languid manner

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

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

From this reading The time was but a quarter before eight.

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

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

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

From this reading The sun was out, but was hidden behind a low-lying bank of mist, through which it glowed wanly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a tepid sort of morning; the bricks in the pavement were wet with the fog and the air was warm.

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.

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

From this reading In the elms along the street the sparrows were chattering and scolding until one would have thought that every family circle was in the midst of domestic strife, possible because of overlate worms or underdone beetles.