Chapter IX

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

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

Having no one else present.

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

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

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

for the reason that

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

exhale hard

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

the act of discovering something

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

divisible by two

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

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

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

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

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

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

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

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

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

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

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

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

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

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

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

held dear

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

by chance

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

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From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

precisely, exactly

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

without speaking

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

that is on a string

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

in a swift manner

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

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

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The hansom drove swiftly along through the muddy streets.

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

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

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

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

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

From this reading Then had come the surprise of Vera’s beauty--grace--talent--and the conviction of her great passion for himself.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Victor sat silently by his companion.

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

From this reading His nature was strung up to its fullest tension.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.

the words that are spoken

From this reading First had come the exasperating blow--the discovery that his jealous surmise had been right--the wife he called wife because of those few words spoken in a registrar’s office, alone, loved another man--perhaps was even secretly his.