Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

later than; following

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

use to one's advantage

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

without deviation

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

divisible by two

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

at any time

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

toward home

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

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From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

a particular point in time

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

not any; not one

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

approval to do something

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

not in physical motion

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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 Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

express in words

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

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

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading And directly after the evening service she slipped away to her own apartments and was seen no more that night.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

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

From this reading He did not succeed, however; there were still several guests besides himself, and Lucilla seemed to be always in request for conversation, or taking part in some game.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the morning it was equally impossible to catch her alone for even a moment, so busy and excited were all with regard to what was to be the great event of the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ever since gaining her father's permission to tell Lucilla the story of his love, Captain Keith had been watching for a favourable opportunity to do so, but thus far without avail.

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

From this reading "Now," he thought, as they drove on the homeward way from Roselands to Woodburn, "I must try to get a few moments alone with her this evening."