Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

later than; following

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

someone with the power to settle matters at will

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

for the reason that

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

increase twofold

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

a young female

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He told himself he was glad of a week’s interlude.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

an intervening period or episode

From this reading He told himself he was glad of a week’s interlude.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

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From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

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From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

and nothing more

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

by chance

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

the act of punishing

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading He had gone about after he had received Joan’s letter postponing their next meeting, making subtle and refined plans for the long-drawn-out punishment of his "faithless wife," as he termed her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told himself he was glad of a week’s interlude.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He told himself he was glad of a week’s interlude.

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

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

at the time that

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

which person or people

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But when he felt convinced, from Paul Naz’ innocent betrayal of society talk, that the girl who was legally his wife had a lover, and that already their names were coupled together, the smouldering resentment that her girlish passion for him was dead, burst into a fierce flame of absolute hatred.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

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

From this reading The latent sense of being arbiter of a beautiful young woman’s fate--which had been perhaps Victor Mercier’s only sentiment in Joan’s regard during their separation--developed, on that evening they met in the Regent’s Park, into a certain passionate exultation in possessing her for his own, evidently against her wish.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading He had enjoyed abandoning himself to the enjoyment of Vera’s love with a double zest--because it was a secret revenge upon Joan.