Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

react verbally

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

any thing at all

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

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

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

carefully weighed

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

determine the essential quality of

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

past form of “elucidate” — make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

divisible by two

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

at any time

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

at a previous time

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

yet to be or coming

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

of great significance or value

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

for more time

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

a particular point in time

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

not any; not one

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

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From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

win a victory over

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

a human being

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading He had not lost his head on the present occasion, as he had formerly done when his passion had been anything but sincere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

express in speech

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

have a certain weight

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

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

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

at the time that

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

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

From this reading When Orsino was alone that night, he asked himself more than one question which he did not find it easy to answer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading This was, undeniably, the most important point in the whole affair, so far as his own satisfaction was concerned, but there were others of the gravest import to be considered and elucidated before he could even weigh the probabilities of future happiness.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He could define, indeed, the relation in which he now stood to Maria Consuelo, for though she had ultimately refused to speak the words of a promise, he no longer doubted that she meant to be his wife and that her scruples were overcome for ever.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was perfectly conscious that Maria Consuelo was now the principal person concerned in his life and that the moment would inevitably have come, sooner or later, in which he must have told her so as he had done on this day.