Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

pledged to be married

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

divisible by two

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

for this reason

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

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From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

engage in

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

a particular point in time

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

and nothing more

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

an amount of time

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

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

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

erect in posture

From this reading UNBOWED.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It had been one of the day-dreams of Bertha's girlhood that she and Madeleine should receive their wedding rings in the same hour.

at the time that

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading She was so happy herself in her betrothed that she was possessed by a strong desire to make some effort by which a like felicity might be secured to Madeleine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gaston was entreating his _fiancee_ to name a period, even though it might be some months hence (only a few days before, we think, he declared himself content with knowing that he might hope for this crowning joy _at the most distant date_), when he might call her his.

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

From this reading Maurice did not suspect how Bertha was employed at that moment, and how much his heart would have had cause to rejoice if she proved successful in her undertaking.