Chapter IX

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

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

later than; following

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

a cherished desire

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

the formal act of approving

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

elegance suggestive of a royal court

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

wanted intensely

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

obtain

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

an established custom

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

only a very short time before

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

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

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

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

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

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

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

the state of demanding notice or attention

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

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

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

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From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

not any; not one

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

a brief written record

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

worried and uneasy

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

having the point made sharp

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

deliver by singing

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

a single object (as distinguished from a pair)

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But since his approval of _her_ was very manifest, her approval of _him_ was not less so; and was, moreover, sharpened by the restless ambition which made her look eagerly for any opening by which she might gain her desired ends.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.

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

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

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

From this reading It was not very long before Marion's promise to Mr. Singleton was recalled to her mind--if, indeed, that could be said to be recalled which had never been forgotten.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His evident admiration and appreciation of herself no doubt led greatly to this result; for had she been treated as he was in the habit of treating people whom he did not like, there could hardly have been much liking on her side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For she had not exaggerated in saying that this old man, with his air of the world, with his keen, critical glance, and the mingled imperativeness and courtliness of his manner, was after her own taste.

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

From this reading She was glad, therefore, to receive one morning a note from Mrs. Singleton, begging to know if that day would suit her for the fulfillment of her promise to sing for Mr. Singleton alone.