Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

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

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

a shape having one or more sharp angles

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

clothing in general

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

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

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

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From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

and nothing more

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

by chance

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

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

From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF MARY SCOTT The looking-glass was, perhaps, a little merciless in that clear north light, but Mary's sigh as she looked away from it was certainly unwarranted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A certain angularity of figure had vanished--the fashionable clothes which Mr. Bullsom had insisted upon ordering for her did ample justice to her graceful curves and lithe buoyant figure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The pallor of her cheeks, too, which she had eyed just now with so much dissatisfaction, was far removed from the pallor of ill-health; her mouth, which had lost its discontented droop, was full of pleasant suggestions of humour.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, she had improved wonderfully since her coming to London.

but in spite of that

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.

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

From this reading She was distinctly a very charming and attractive young woman--and yet she turned away with a sigh.