Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

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

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

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From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

having made preparations

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

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

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

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

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

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

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

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

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

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

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She sat in the parlor at home, talking to her Uncle Rodney.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

in a wary manner

From this reading He had been disposed to accept his brother-in-law’s kind offices warily at first, but Zelda had reassured him as to her uncle’s friendly intentions, and it was a relief to him to be able to shift the responsibility of adjusting his affairs to other shoulders.

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

From this reading Her father was out walking about the neighborhood.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.

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

From this reading He had not been down-town since the crisis in his affairs, which had left him much broken.

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

From this reading WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE “I think I have begun to live,” said Zelda the next afternoon.