Chapter V

(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 The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

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

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

dearly loved

From this reading "DEAR MR.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

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From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

a form of address for a man

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

a brief written record

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

and nothing more

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

above and across; more than

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

on the contrary

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

in the near future

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

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

From this reading He was to them as one come back from the dead, and they grudged every minute he was out of their sight.

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

From this reading The rare colour filled his pale face as he read the two lines of Miss Arnot's note, and he read them several times, as though frequent perusal might provoke interpretation.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

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

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

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

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

in or at the place that

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.

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

From this reading The incidents of the previous night had been rather wearing on them all, and they were later than usual that morning, and, at that, dallying over an enjoyment that would soon be of the memory only.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading LEAP YEAR Kenneth Blair received Miss Arnot's note as he sat at breakfast in the pleasant room of the quiet little hotel overlooking the Embankment, where he was staying in company with Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish.