Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

anew

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

in addition

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

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

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

at any time

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

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

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

belonging to a thing by its very nature

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

plural of “lunch” — a midday meal

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

come together

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

to the maximum degree

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

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

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

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From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

up to a particular time

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Their mutual understanding of most things, their common point of view, reasserted itself more strongly than ever as a mutual possession; they could not help perceiving its value.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

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

From this reading At every step it was tentative, but at every step it was also enjoyable.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

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

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The intrinsic pleasure that was in each for the other had been enhanced by deprivation, and they tasted it again with a keenness of savor which was a surprise to both of them.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They made sacrifices to meet on most days; they took long walks together, and arranged lunches at out-of-the-way restaurants; they canvassed eagerly such matters of interest in the world that supremely attracted them as had been lying undiscussed between them until now.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the week that followed Janet Cardiff's visit to Elfrida's attic, these two young women went through a curious reapproachment.