Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

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

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

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From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

put on clothes

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

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

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

having received what was desired

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

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

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

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

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

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

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

and nothing more

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

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

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

erect plant with small clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers of southwestern United States

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

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From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

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

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

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

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading But she was unconscious of his continual guardianship, and he was careful that she should remain so.

not consciously observing

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

under normal conditions

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

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

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

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

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

at the time that

From this reading Every personal interview, and every vision of her on the stage, deepened the impression she made upon him when they first met.

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

From this reading The engagement of the Señorita Rosita Campaneo was for four weeks, during which Mr. King called frequently and attended the opera constantly.

which person or people

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every night that she went to the opera and returned from it, he assumed a dress like the driver's, and sat with him on the outside of the carriage,--a fact known only to Madame and the Signor, who were glad enough to have a friend at hand in case Mr. Fitzgerald should attempt any rash enterprise.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It gratified him to see that, among the shower of bouquets she was constantly receiving, his was the one she usually carried; nor was she unobservant that he always wore a fresh rose.