Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

(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 Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

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

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

excessively forward

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

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From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

courtesy towards women

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

the act of departing

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

improved in health or physical condition

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

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

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

showing curiosity

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

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From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

easily agitated

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

possessive form of “opposition” — the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

promoting recuperation

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

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

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading She had begun to be less fretful about herself, less nervous and inquisitive about her husband; she had resigned herself to the course of events in a hopeful temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

a special situation

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

in the direction of

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading The recuperative effect of a vagrant autumn had produced a healthier state of feeling in her.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

(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 Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

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

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading Bowdon's bearing towards her was all that she could desire; it was losing that touch of exaggerated chivalry which had smacked of apology and remorse; it was assuming the air of a genuine and contented comradeship.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.

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

From this reading Before this Irene had made up her mind that things were going tolerably, would go better, and in the end would turn out as well as could reasonably be expected.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE MOST NATURAL THING By reason of the Government's blunders or of the Opposition's factiousness--the point awaits the decision of a candid historian in case he should deem it worth his attention--Parliament had to assemble in the autumn of this year; the Bowdons were back in town in November, the Commission met to wind up its work, and Ashley Mead was in dutiful attendance.