Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

(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 She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

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From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

the quality or state of being eligible

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

a person of German nationality

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

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

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

a message received and understood

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

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

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

bring forth or yield

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

the act of searching for something

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

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

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He had just returned from dreary, half-deserted Wall Street, which was as dead and hopeless as only that region of galvanic life can be at times.

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

From this reading There was a dash of excitement, almost recklessness, in her gray eyes.

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

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading She and Mr. Arnault had been deputed to lead the German, but she took Graydon out so often as to produce in Mr. Arnault's eyes an expression which the observant Mr. Wildmere did not like at all.

which person or people

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.

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

From this reading THE FILIAL MARTYR Miss Wildmere appeared in one of her most brilliant moods that evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had neither sold nor bought stock, but had moused around, with the skill of an old _habitué_, for information concerning the eligibility of the two men who were seeking his daughter's hand.