Chapter II

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

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

how long something has existed

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

for the reason that

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

being joined in close association

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

any strong feeling

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

a young female

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

the act of departing

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

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

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

held dear

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

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

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

not any; not one

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

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

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.

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

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading For he was in love--as much in love, it seemed to him, as a man could well be.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FAIRY RIDE Courtland went off early next morning in the dog-cart to Fairhaven station--no railway line ran nearer Milldean--and Grantley Imason spent the morning lounging about his house, planning what improvements could be made and what embellishments provided against the coming of Sibylla.

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

From this reading "And I ought to know," he said, with a smile of reminiscence, his mind going back to earlier affairs of the heart, more or less serious, which had been by no means lacking in his career.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He enjoyed this pottering both for its own sake and because it was connected with the thought of the girl he loved.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He surveyed them without remorse, though one or two might reasonably have evoked that emotion, and with no more regret than lay in confessing that he had shared the follies common to his age and his position.