Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading What did he think?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading How much had he seen?

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

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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From this reading How much had he seen?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading How much had he seen?

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading How much had he seen?

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

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading What did he think?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

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

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

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

From this reading It was impossible to formulate any reply to them during the few minutes occupied--she leaning on his arm and he supporting her as though he really believed her to be ill--in passing from the box to the entrance reserved for carriages.

(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 THE HAPPIEST OF THE FOUR Suzanne knew the Baron's eagle eye too well to imagine that the scene in the box had entirely escaped him.

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

From this reading These two questions were of capital importance to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did he think?