Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

highly skilled

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

propose a payment

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

wanted intensely

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

an opposing military force

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

a young female

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

having received what was desired

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

only a very short time before

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

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

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

not any; not one

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

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

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

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

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

very great or intense

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

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

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

extremely

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading He was gratified at the event and rejoiced to be so handsomely and tremendously revenged on his unfortunate enemy.

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

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

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

From this reading Mr. Ford had his little joke afterwards in the shape of a wedding-breakfast and champagne.

at the time that

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will met her at Newton; they immediately proceeded to his uncle's office; and the Registrar had made them man and wife in space of time so brief that the girl could hardly realise the terrific event was accomplished, and that henceforth she belonged to Will alone.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading OUTSIDE EXETER GAOL Within less than twelve hours of the time when she bid Chris farewell Phoebe Lyddon was Phoebe Lyddon no more.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young couple partook of the good things provided for them; but appetite was lacking to right enjoyment of the banquet, and Will and his wife much desired to escape and be alone.