Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading Ingred liked to be popular.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

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

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

not to your liking

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

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

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

a young female

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

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

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

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

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Ingred liked to be popular.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

and nothing more

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Ingred liked to be popular.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

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

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

carry out

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

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

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

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

From this reading It is sad to have to confess that the enjoyment of her walking tour was entirely spoilt by an ugly little imp who kept her company.

which person or people

From this reading The Rivals This book does not propose to extol an ideal heroine, only to chronicle the deeds and thoughts of a girl, who, like most other girls, had her pleasant and her disagreeable moods, her high aspirations and good intentions, and her occasional bursts of bad temper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In plain words she was horribly jealous of Bess.

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

From this reading Ingred had been very passionate as a child, and, though she had learnt to put on the curb, sometimes that uncomfortable lower self would take the bit between its teeth and gallop away with her.