Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

matters of personal concern

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

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

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

rid of obstructions

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

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

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

apart from; not including

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

the act of departing

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

a farewell remark

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

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

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

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

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

and nothing more

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

engage in

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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 She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

not any; not one

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

on one occasion

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

a companion at play

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

express in words

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading One day Maurice rode over to Dighton, and told his cousin he was come to say good-bye.

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

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."

at the time that

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

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

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

having won

From this reading Somehow or other there had come to be a tolerably clear understanding, on Lady Dighton's part, of the state of affairs between Maurice and Lucia--she knew that Maurice was intent upon finding his old playfellow, and winning her if possible at once.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading She was not, of course, surprised to hear that he was really going, but she could not help expressing her wonder at the lightness with which he spoke of a journey of so many thousand miles.

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

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

but in spite of that

From this reading "If it were six times as far," he answered, "it would make no difference to me, except that I should be more impatient to start; and yet most likely when I get there I shall find my journey useless."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You talk of going to Canada," she said, "just as I should talk of going to Paris--as if it were an affair of a few hours."