Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

(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 Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

a person who buys

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

without doubt or question

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

permission to do something

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

fill with distaste

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

not any; not one

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

and nothing more

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

cut with a saw

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he had no intention of being so easily discouraged.

affording physical relief

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE SQUIRE GIVES HIS CONSENT Edward Cossey did not come away from the scene of his engagement in a very happy or triumphant tone of mind.

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

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

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

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course, he saw clearly enough that there was an object in all this—he saw that Ida, by making obvious her dislike, wished to disgust him with his bargain, and escape from an alliance of which the prospect was hateful to her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Ida’s bitter words stung like whips, and he understood, and she clearly meant he should understand, that it was only in consideration of the money advanced that she had consented to become his wife.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now, however satisfactory it is to be rich enough to purchase your heart’s desire in this fashion, it is not altogether soothing to the pride of a nineteenth-century man to be continually haunted by the thought that he is a buyer in the market and nothing but a buyer.