Chapter VIII

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

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

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

the wife of your son

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

a young female

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

a half of an hour

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

only a very short time before

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

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

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

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

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

on one occasion

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

and nothing more

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

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

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading It is not on record how exactly Lady Pickard received her son's communication.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

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

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.

at the time that

From this reading Nor, probably, was her estimate of his character heightened when she learned that the lady in question was a chorus girl at the Frivolity Theatre.

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

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading To hear that he proposed to present her with a daughter-in-law to whom he had spoken only once in his life could hardly have filled her breast with the proud consciousness of his peculiar wisdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be taken for granted that it was not with feelings of ecstatic delight.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is within the range of possibility that the reception of the news was followed by what, for her, was a very bad half-hour.