Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

an expectation

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

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From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

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From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

set up or found

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

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

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

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

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

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

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

the force of workers available

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

and nothing more

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

inflected form of “overstep” — pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

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

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

a special situation

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

precisely as stated

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

at the time that

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

in or at the place that

From this reading But it seemed to her that there was a place where the line should be drawn, and that Reynolds Bartram had overstepped it.

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

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

which person or people

From this reading She belonged to the church herself, so did her father and mother, and she had long been of the opinion that a little religion was a very good thing for a young man who was in business and subject to temptation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he might sometime join the church was a possibility to which she had previously looked forward with some pleasurable sense of anticipation.

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

From this reading When Eleanor Prency heard that her lover had not only been converted but was taking an active part in the special religious meetings, she found herself in what the old women of the vicinity called a "state of mind."

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

From this reading She did not object to young men becoming very good; that is, she did object to any young man of whom she happened to be very fond becoming very bad.