Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

later than; following

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

anew

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

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

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

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

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

without stop or interruption

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

the act of discovering something

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

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

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

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

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

having characteristics that attract love or affection

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

the season of growth

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then again his deference and his chivalrous air had a strange charm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

in an uneventful manner

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

a message informing of danger

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

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

From this reading For one thing, he had been the first to awaken in her the consciousness that she was lovable in herself, and the mirror that first tells that to a soul always has something of the glow of the discovery resting upon it.

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

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.

at the time that

From this reading When Isabel rode out alone with Anthony, she often had to catch the swinging gate as he rode through after opening it, and do such little things for herself; but when Hubert was with them there was nothing of that kind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In spite of herself and of the word of warning from her father, her relations with Hubert continued to draw closer.

but in spite of that

From this reading MARY CORBET The spring that followed the visit to London passed uneventfully at Great Keynes to all outward appearances; and yet for Isabel they were significant months.