Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

later than; following

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

(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 THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

react verbally

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

divisible by two

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

exhausted

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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 Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

immediately past

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

a female domestic

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

very recently

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

not any; not one

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

a brief written record

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

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

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

on one occasion

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

restricted to something

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

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From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

someone who attends the theater

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

inflected form of “typify” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

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From this reading “Great show, wasn’t it?” he said, making a praise-worthy but purely manlike effort to strike the proper note of appreciation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

(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 Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

at the time that

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

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

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN A FORTNIGHT or such a matter after his rebuff in the presence of outraged art--typified by the newly finished “Sunset in Platte Cañon”--and a week after the Draconian episode and Brant’s dismissal by Mrs. Langford, Antrim took Isabel to the opera, meaning to have his answer once for all before he slept.

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

From this reading Another man under similar hard conditions might have hesitated to preface his _coup de grace_ matrimonial with an evening’s amusement; but Antrim was wise in his generation, and he knew Isabel’s leanings well enough to be sure that no other preliminary would add more to his chances of success.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading Wherefore she gave a little sigh of regret when the curtain ran down on the last act, and stood up mechanically in her place that Antrim might adjust her wrap.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Now _Rigoletto_, well sung, is a treat not to be despised even by a jaded theatregoer, and the younger Miss Langford was neither jaded nor lacking the artistic sense which finds its complement in good music.