Chapter XIV

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

later than; following

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

without doubt or question

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

power to direct or determine

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

dearly loved

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

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

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

in the recent past

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

the act of departing

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

not any; not one

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

in a softened tone

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Reason had returned, and he confessed to himself that he had played the part of a jealous fool.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

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

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Pacing his room to and fro, he pondered upon the occurrences of the past hour.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

at the time that

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

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

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

during the time that

From this reading While in Lucie's presence, rage at the thought of his brother's successful rivalry had bewildered his understanding; he could not think clearly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading For a few moments after leaving Lucie Werner's features wore a smile of triumph; he thought the proud beauty subdued and terrified by his threats; but when he reached his own apartment, and had time for reflection, he felt by no means so sure of his victory.

a late time of life

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading As his excitement subsided he became greatly discontented with himself, and bitterly regretted having yielded to one of the outbursts of passion which had cost him dear in his boyish years, but which he had lately learned to control.