Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

later than; following

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

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

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

pledged to be married

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading This communication caused Gladys many tremors of disquietude.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

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From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This communication caused Gladys many tremors of disquietude.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

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From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading This communication caused Gladys many tremors of disquietude.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

set up or found

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

depressingly dark

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

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

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

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

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

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

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

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From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This communication caused Gladys many tremors of disquietude.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

a form of address for a man

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

and nothing more

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

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

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

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

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading This communication caused Gladys many tremors of disquietude.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Could it be possible that the American had found out something and that he had gone to Weymouth to meditate at leisure upon his course of action?

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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From this reading In his letter the artist declared his intention of spending that night at the Gloucester Hotel in Weymouth, and begged his betrothed to forgive this delay in his return to her side.

at the time that

From this reading VARIOUS ENCOUNTERS During the hours when Mr. Quincunx was undergoing this strange experience, several other human brains under the roofs of Nevilton were feeling the pressure of extreme perturbation.

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

From this reading Gladys, after a gloomy breakfast, which was rendered more uncomfortable, not only by her father’s chaffing references to the approaching ceremony, but by a letter from Dangelis, had escaped to her room to be assisted by Lacrima in dressing for the confirmation.