Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

(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 They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

tired of the world

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

the specified day of the month

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

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From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

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From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

not easily irritated

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

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From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

full of life and energy

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

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

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

not any; not one

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

and nothing more

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

on the contrary

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

plural of “schoolgirl” — a girl attending school

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

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

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At one time he was all that was delightful, full of natural, boy-like good-comradeships at another he was a bored and supercilious dandy, looking down on schoolgirls from an intolerable height of patronage, and evidently priding himself on a _blase_ indifference.

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

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

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

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading Concerning the girls, there was no question in her mind.

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

From this reading They were dears, not dears of the same calibre as Vie and plain Hannah, dears of a less interesting, more conventional description, but dears all the same, lively, good-tempered, and affectionate.

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

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only brother was a far more complex character, with regard to whom Darsie changed her mind a dozen times a day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the fortnight which had elapsed since the date of her misadventure on the river, Darsie had had frequent meetings with the Percivals, and now felt on the footing of a friend rather than an acquaintance.