Chapter XXVIII

consider or hold as true

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

an expectation

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading His pleasure was as great.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

expected hopefully

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN MAKES SOME TITLED FRIENDS.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

travel across or pass over

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BEN MAKES SOME TITLED FRIENDS.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading His pleasure was as great.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

come to pass

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading His pleasure was as great.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BEN MAKES SOME TITLED FRIENDS.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading His pleasure was as great.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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

From this reading BEN MAKES SOME TITLED FRIENDS.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

belonging to the peerage

From this reading BEN MAKES SOME TITLED FRIENDS.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.

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

From this reading Ben’s astonishment on discovering that he was starting for Europe was extreme.

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

From this reading He was surprised that Mrs. Harcourt had said nothing of her intention, but he was ready to accept things as they were, and his spirits rose in glad anticipation of the delightful experiences that awaited him.

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

From this reading He had at times fancied that he should like to cross the Atlantic, and visit the countries and cities of which he had heard so much, but it had never entered his imagination as likely to happen.