Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

regarded with admiration

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

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

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

confined by bonds

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It was the cruel father of the piece who was uneasy.

one or the other of two

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

at any time

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

the organ of sight

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was the cruel father of the piece who was uneasy.

the act of consuming food

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

set up or found

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

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

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

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

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

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

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading It was the cruel father of the piece who was uneasy.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

cut with a saw

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He it was who must busy himself with the feeding of an appetite whose like he had not manifested before, either silent altogether or joining in the conversation with the briefest sentences.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

hard to endure

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading It was the cruel father of the piece who was uneasy.

not liable to failure

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading There was no _mauvaise honte_ there, Count Victor saw, and more than ever he admired, if that were possible.

at the time that

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

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

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

which person or people

From this reading It was the cruel father of the piece who was uneasy.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a trying position in which Olivia found herself when first she sat at the same table with the stranger whose sense of humour, as she must always think, was bound to be vastly entertained by her ridiculous story.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet she carried off the situation with that triumph that ever awaits on a frank eye, a good honest heart, and an unfailing trust in the ultimate sympathy of one's fellow-creatures.