Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

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

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

obtained illegally or by improper means

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

a particular point in time

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

not any; not one

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

and nothing more

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

cut with a saw

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

in a serious manner

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

term of address for a man

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow, from the moment he first saw her he felt all his prejudices to be confirmed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

without scruples or principles

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

someone who visits

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading AT GROOMBRIDGE CASTLE Mrs. Delaport Green counted it as a large asset in Molly's favour that Sir Edmund Grosse was so attentive.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

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

From this reading Adela did not seriously mind Sir Edmund's indifference to herself if he were only a constant visitor at her house, but she was far from understanding the motives that drew him there to see Molly.

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

From this reading There was something in Molly which appeared to him to be a guilty consciousness that the wealth she enjoyed was ill-gotten.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In fact, having decided, on the basis of his own theory of the conduct of Madame Danterre, that Molly had no right to any of the luxuries she enjoyed, he had been prepared to think of her as an unscrupulous and designing young woman.