Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

later than; following

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

(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 He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

(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 But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

a state at a particular time

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

intentionally conceived

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

a small house with a single story

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

divisible by two

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

at a previous time

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

set up or found

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

an established custom

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

only a very short time before

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

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From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

not any; not one

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

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

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

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

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

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 The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

in the direction of

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

not necessary

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were united by the common bond of a common secret which very closely concerned one of them.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading But though there was no apparent alteration in his mode of talking, in his habit of bringing her flowers and books and of looking after the condition of the cottage, both she and he were perfectly conscious of the fact that they understood each other much better than before.

at the time that

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

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

From this reading The squire had grown used to the position in which he found himself after Mary Goddard had told him her story.

which person or people

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He continued his visits as formerly, and it could hardly be said that there was any change in his manner towards her; there was no need of any change, for even at the time when he contemplated making her his wife there had been nothing lover-like in his behaviour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been a friend and had treated her with all the respect due to a lonely lady who was his tenant, and even with a certain formality which had sometimes seemed unnecessary.