Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

in actual fact

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

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

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

a formal public statement

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

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

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

have

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

(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 In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

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

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

permission to do something

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

a change for the worse

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

divisible by two

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

at any time

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a social unit living together

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

in an inconvenient manner

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

in an indignant manner

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

for more time

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

not any; not one

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

and nothing more

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

resulting in punishment

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

building again

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

take up or begin anew

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

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From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

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

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

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

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In less than a week the Aylmers had not only ceased to be the only subject of conversation, but by tacit consent had been banished from it as too painful a topic for even incidental allusion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading “They are punishing themselves more than me,” was Mrs. Tancred’s sole comment upon the announcement that her quondam friends could no longer bear to lie under the obligation of a roof-tree to her.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In the case of the Stillington simoom it took less than a week to remove the more obvious signs of the devastation it had caused in its destructive passage.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

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

From this reading In less than a week the distracted Toby, having thought better of--if, indeed, he had ever really entertained the idea of--self-slaughter, had actually set off on that globe-circling voyage which his cruel fair one had prescribed to him, and the rest of the Aylmer family were in mid-process of indignantly bundling out of the Dower House, to await inconveniently on the shores of the Riviera the completion of their rebuilding house.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the height of a simoom it seems incredible that the face of Nature should ever recover from its distortion and resume its smiles and dimples, yet a few hours effect this marvellous restoration.