Chapter XV

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

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From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading And to each she talked with equal friendliness and vivacity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

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

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading And to each she talked with equal friendliness and vivacity.

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From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

respectful deference

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

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

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And to each she talked with equal friendliness and vivacity.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

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

From this reading And to each she talked with equal friendliness and vivacity.

in the direction of

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

in the direction of

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

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

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading And to each she talked with equal friendliness and vivacity.

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

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

(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 She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

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

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

during the time that

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

which person or people

From this reading But Cicely, who watched her closely, noted that in her manner toward Ralph there lurked a certain tenderness, of pity or remorse, while towards Captain Protheroe she seemed more distant, more reserved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The two men feasted their eyes upon her face, hung upon her words.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Captain Protheroe had seen her in many garbs, in many phases, but never before had she seemed so queenly, so alluring, so worthy of a man’s absolute homage, and as they looked upon her, each man gave a gasp of hopeless adoration.

but in spite of that

From this reading She was in the highest spirits, glowing with happiness, yet wearing withal a certain air of gracious dignity, which suited well the mistress of the Manor.