Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

speak to

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

(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 On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

a young person of either sex

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

a special loved one

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He hasn't played you false, has he?"

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He hasn't played you false, has he?"

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From this reading He hasn't played you false, has he?"

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

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

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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 Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

many times at short intervals

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He hasn't played you false, has he?"

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

make square

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

believed likely

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

except if; if not

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

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

From this reading Some time before he had let her know that he was still in England, and had sent her his address, warning her however not to visit him unless she was obliged to do so.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

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

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading On this occasion she had almost forgotten his warning; she went to him as a child often goes to its parents, more for comfort than for absolute protection; and he was astonished, as well as alarmed, when she flung herself into his arms and wept on his shoulder, calling him now and then by all sorts of endearing names, but refusing to explain to him the reason of her visit or of her grief.

at the time that

From this reading Cynthia had, as Sabina suspected, gone straight to her father when she left Russell Square.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He hasn't played you false, has he?"

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

From this reading "It's not that man that you're fond of, is it, my dearie?