Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

(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 Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

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From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the two together, not just one

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

agreeably diverting

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

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

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

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

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

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

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

immediately past

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

engage in

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

the force of workers available

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

as might be expected

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

established beyond doubt

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

Identical; not different.

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

only a very short time before

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

express in speech

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

with speed

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It seems to me," he said, "that I have scarcely more than held my ground."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "To hold one's ground, at times requires more courage, more heroic patience and fortitude, than any other effort we can make.

accept gladly

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Arnot devoted herself to Haldane, and showed how genuine was her interest in him by taking up his life where his last letter left it, and asking about all that had since occurred.

which person or people

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Indeed, with almost a mother's sympathy, she led him to speak of the experiences of the entire year.

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

From this reading MISJUDGED The young men who were Mrs. Arnot's guests were naturally attracted to Laura's side, and she speedily proved that she possessed the rare power of entertaining several gentlemen at the same time, and with such grace and tact as to make each one feel that his presence was both welcome and needed in the circle.