Chapter XIV

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

liable to account for one's actions

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a deep yellow color

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Amber felt a little nervous in observing the attitude of Mr. Winwood in respect of Josephine.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

for the reason that

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

set up or found

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

an unjust act

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

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From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

and nothing more

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading Amber felt a little nervous in observing the attitude of Mr. Winwood in respect of Josephine.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

take the midday meal

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

easily agitated

From this reading Amber felt a little nervous in observing the attitude of Mr. Winwood in respect of Josephine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Amber felt a little nervous in observing the attitude of Mr. Winwood in respect of Josephine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

by chance

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

bring about abruptly

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading Amber felt a little nervous in observing the attitude of Mr. Winwood in respect of Josephine.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result of her observation of him was to relieve her mind of its burden of doubt.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a disposition not to be congenial

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

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

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

at the time that

From this reading He looked more than pleased when he found himself face to face with Miss West.

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From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If Josephine came with great reluctance to lunch with her dearest friend because of her precipitate dislike to Mr. Winwood, she was of course sufficiently a woman of the world to avoid betraying in any way that might cause her friend to feel uncomfortable, her antipathy to him--perhaps antipathy was too strong a word to _think_, Amber thought; but she felt that if she did Josephine an injustice in letting so strong a word come into her mind in this connection, the mystic manner--the absurd and inexplicable contradictoriness of Josephine was alone accountable for it.

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

From this reading If he were to give any sign of returning Josephine’s--well, not antipathy--uncongeniality would be a better word, Amber felt that she should have just cause for annoyance.