Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

any thing at all

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

on or to one side

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

promote over another

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a young female

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

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From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

held dear

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

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

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

the force of workers available

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

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

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

being perceived or observed

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

having inner resources; adroit or imaginative

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

have in common

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

move stealthily

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

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

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading He stared across in astonishment at this slip of a girl who had outwitted two resourceful men and an older sister of unquestioned ability.

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

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

which person or people

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

the state of being an adult woman

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Perhaps you never looked at me before," she suggested archly, feeling instinctively that this was her hour; that the man she loved was at this moment thinking more about her than of anything else in the world.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

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

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do not recognize you, Miss Hope," he said finally.

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

From this reading HOPE LANGDON'S HOUR OF TRIUMPH Haines sat at a table in the reception-room, across from Hope Georgia, and his gratitude for her battle in his favor mingled with a realization of qualities in this young lady that he had never before noticed.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Probably he did not know that what he had really seen in her that day and that evening was the sudden transition from girlhood to womanhood, her casting aside of thoughtless, irresponsive youth and the shouldering of the responsibilities of the grown woman who would do her share in the world's work.