Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

for a short time

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

cheerful and bright

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

delicately beautiful

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

only a very short time before

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

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

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

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From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

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

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

and nothing more

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

the rays of the sun

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

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From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading The idea reigned--it was the melody to the accompaniment of his joyous talk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading A faint hope stole timidly up in her crushed heart--a vague idea of "misadventure"--"the visitation of God"--as the real cause of Victor Mercier’s death, she only the unhappy instrument.

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

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

at the time that

From this reading Sir Thomas had hardly kissed and congratulated his niece, beaming upon her in his huge satisfaction, when Lady Thorne entered, and stopping short, placidly surveyed the trio.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For awhile, as Joan sat, her lover’s arm around her, all about them so bright--the pretty boudoir, decked with dainty gifts of her uncle’s and aunt’s, gay with flowers and sunshine--she was infected by his radiant happiness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then her uncle came in, and without ado Vansittart asked his blessing.