Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

call attention to

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

aroused to action

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading HIS OWN CHILDREN.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

true confidential information

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading HIS OWN CHILDREN.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HIS OWN CHILDREN.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

with speed

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

following in time or order

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

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

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

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

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

which person or people

From this reading But it was in Riversborough that the deepest impression was made, and the keenest curiosity aroused by the story of her death, obscure in some of its details, but full of romantic interest to her old towns-people, who were thus recalled to the circumstances attending Roland Sefton's disappearance and subsequent death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a good deal talked of in literary circles, and in the fashionable clique to which she belonged through her relationship with the Riversford family.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading There were the usual kindly notices of her life and works in the daily papers; and her publisher seized the occasion to advertise her books more largely.

a late time of life

From this reading The tidings of Felicita's death spread rapidly in England, and the circumstances attending it, its suddenness, and the fact that it had occurred at the same place that her husband had perished by accident many years before, gave it more than ordinary interest and excited more than ordinary publicity.