Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

not being in a specified place

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

anew

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

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

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

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From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

inflected form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

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

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

causing dejection

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

any strong feeling

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

accept an excuse for

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

a social unit living together

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

having no employment

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

a large burial chamber, usually above ground

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

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

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

above and across; more than

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

unpleasantly

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

unusual or striking

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

term of address for a man

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

restricted to something

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

required or under orders

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.

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

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

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

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

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

From this reading Not till the law had completed its proceedings, and satisfied the public mind as to the murder of Sir Philip Derval, were the remains of the deceased consigned to the family mausoleum.

at the time that

From this reading The funeral was, as may be supposed, strictly private, and when it was over, the excitement caused by an event so tragical and singular subsided.

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

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

belonging to which person

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading New topics engaged the public talk, and--in my presence, at least--the delicate consideration due to one whose name had been so painfully mixed up in the dismal story forbore a topic which I could not be expected to hear without distressful emotion.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

an established custom

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading She said that Lilian was quiet, not uncheerful, never spoke of me nor of Margrave, but seemed absent and pre-occupied as before, taking pleasure in nothing that had been wont to please her; not in music, nor books, nor that tranquil pastime which women call work, and in which they find excuse to meditate, in idleness, their own fancies.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh I saw frequently at my own house; she honestly confessed that Lilian had not shown that grief at the cancelling of our engagement which would alone justify Mrs. Ashleigh in asking me again to see her daughter, and retract my conclusions against our union.