Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

(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 Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

one or the other of two

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

depressingly dark

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

the act of departing

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

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

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

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From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

engage in

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

and nothing more

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

introduce

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

plural of “quip” — a witty saying

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not for the first time either did he find himself marvelling how this pride of possession should be his at all.

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

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

the time of life between 20 and 30

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

not injured or harmed

From this reading Though only in the early twenties Lalante had had time and opportunity for "experiences," but such experiences, however disquieting to the other parties to them, had left her unscathed.

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

From this reading Lalante, bright, beautiful, sparkling, kept up a flow of laughing quips, but the more she did so, the more gloomy--grumpy she called it--did her father become.

precisely as stated

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

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

From this reading Their ride forth was not exactly a success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.

a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs

From this reading Wyvern, riding by her side, felt all aglow with the pride of possession as he noted every fascinating little trick of speech, or manner, or pose, all absolutely natural and unaffected, and all going to make up the very complete charm of her personality.