Chapter III · On Society and the Seal

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

set up or found

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the literary culture

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

for more time

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

not any; not one

From this reading “No,” said she.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

with speed

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

precisely as stated

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

at the time that

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

during the time that

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.

in the company of; together with

From this reading |THE next afternoon when Harold called upon Beatrice, he found her with two letters in her hand.

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

From this reading The first was a very brief one from her father, letting her know that he would have to remain in Dublin for at least a fortnight longer; the second was from Mrs. Lampson--she had paid Beatrice a ten minutes’ visit the previous day--inviting her to stay for a week at Abbeylands, from the following Tuesday.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What am I to do in the matter, my husband--you see how quickly I have come to recognize your authority?” she cried, while he glanced at his sister’s invitation.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “My dearest, you had better recognize the duty of a wife in this and other matters, by pleasing yourself,” said he.