Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

the act of discovering something

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

twice as great or many

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

and nothing more

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

provided with artificial light

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

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 He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

understood perfectly

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

the force of workers available

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

a person who carries a message

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

not any; not one

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

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

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

with speed

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading THE PARTING SCENE THE evening had advanced, and the candles had just been lit in Mountjoy's sitting-room at the hotel.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

past form of “treble” — sing treble

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading He was still in expectation of news which might reach him by the evening post, when the waiter knocked at the door.

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

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

at the time that

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

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

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His anxiety to hear from Iris had been doubled and trebled, since he had made the discovery of her father's visit to the doctor's house, at a time when it was impossible to doubt that Lord Harry was with her.

produce a literary work

From this reading He had remained at the hotel, through the long afternoon, on the chance that she might write to him speedily by the hand of a messenger--and no letter had arrived.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Hugh's jealous sense of wrong was now mastered by the nobler emotions which filled him with pity and alarm, when he thought of Iris placed between the contending claims of two such men as the heartless Mr. Henley and the reckless Irish lord.