Chapter XLIII · Chapter 43

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

later than; following

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Let us always remember this.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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 After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

a young female

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

immediately past

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us always remember this.

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From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

joined in matrimony

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

take in marriage

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading MYSELF.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

and nothing more

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Let us always remember this.

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

term of address for a man

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

a male human offspring

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

make square

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

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From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

inspiring awe

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

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

From this reading Let us always remember this.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us always remember this.

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

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

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

From this reading They were married in St. George's, Hanover Square.

which person or people

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet sad smile, said, in quite his old manner:-- "The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.