Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

past form of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

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From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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 Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Nailor was particularly vindictive.

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From this reading Mrs. Nailor was particularly vindictive.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mrs. Nailor was particularly vindictive.

inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

express in words

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

express in words

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

a special situation

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

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

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading Mrs. Nailor was particularly vindictive.

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

From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

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

From this reading Keith's part in the transaction was well known.

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From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading Wickersham had as good as absconded, some said; and there were many to tell how long they had prophesied this very thing, and how well they had known his villany.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading THE MISTRESS OF THE LAWNS Strange to say, the episode in which Keith had figured as the reliever of Norman Wentworth's embarrassment had a very different effect upon those among whom he had moved, from what he had expected.

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

From this reading His part, too, in the Wickersham matter was understood by his acquaintances.