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 He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

anew

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

disposed to please

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

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From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

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From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

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From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

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

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

express in words

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

in the direction of

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

precisely as stated

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It was pleasant, too, having Richard home again, and Ethie was very soft and kind and amiable toward him; but she did not tell him of the letter she had commenced, or hint at the confession he longed to hear.

look attentively

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

in or at the place that

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

during the time that

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He surely ought not to be, with Nettie calling him her husband, while she too was a wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DAYS OF CONVALESCENCE They were very pleasant to Ethelyn, for with Aunt Barbara anticipating every want, and talking of Chicopee; she could not be very weary.

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

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

produce a literary work

From this reading It would have been comparatively easy to write it, but with him there where she could look into his face and watch the dark expression which was sure to come into his eyes, it was hard to tell him that Frank Van Buren had held the first place in her affections, if indeed he did not hold it now.

but in spite of that

From this reading She was not certain yet, though she hoped and tried to believe that Frank was nothing more than cousin now.