Chapter XI

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

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

later than; following

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

exhale hard

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

the two together, not just one

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a female human offspring

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

greatly pleased

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

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

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

in a figurative sense

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

set up or found

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

the act of acquiring something

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a foolish or nervous laugh

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

urge on with shouts

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

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

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

and nothing more

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

lacking natural ease

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

immediately past

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

being nothing more than specified

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

not any; not one

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

above and across; more than

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

an angry dispute

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

giving satisfaction

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After a very short run I was brought to earth, and confessed that--er--Miss Farington and I--er--had had a--in fact a disagreement--a mere lover's quarrel.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

in the near future

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

arousing affect

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

at the time that

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

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

From this reading When I joined Mrs. Ellmer and her daughter that evening, I found that the former lady was oppressed by the conviction that 'something had happened,' something interesting of which there was an evil design abroad to keep her in ignorance.

during the time that

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

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

From this reading It would soon blow over--but just at present--that is for a day or two, why---- Mrs. Ellmer interrupted my laboured explanation with a delighted and shrill little giggle.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading She had been questioning Babiole I felt sure, and getting no satisfactory replies; for while there was a suspicious halo of pale rose-colour--which in my sight did not detract from her beauty--about the younger lady's eyes, her mother made various touching references to the cruelty of want of confidence, and at last, after several tentative efforts, got on the right track by observing that my 'young lady' was not very exacting, since I had not been near her that day.