Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

(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 Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

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

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

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

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

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

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

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From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

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From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

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From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

divisible by two

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

apart from; not including

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

the act of departing

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

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

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

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

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

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

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

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

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

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

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

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

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

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

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

totally perplexed and mixed up

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Its "_former_ tranquillity," indeed, did not seem to come back at all.

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

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

be seated

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

carry out

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

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

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

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

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

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

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He was never mentioned now, except during Lady Dighton's daily visit.

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

From this reading Two or three days passed before its former tranquillity was restored to the apartment in the Champs Elysees.

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

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

at the time that

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She, much mystified, and not sure whether Lucia was to be pitied or blamed, was too kind-hearted not to sympathize with her anxiety for her mother, and she therefore came constantly--first to inquire for, and then to sit with Mrs. Costello, insisting that Lucia should take that opportunity of going out in her carriage.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There were new elements of discomfort and disturbance at work, even more than in the days before Maurice came, and when Mrs. Costello both feared and hoped for his coming.