Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

later than; following

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

(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 She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

any person at all

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

any thing at all

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

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

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

plural of “divorce” — the legal dissolution of a marriage

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

at any time

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

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

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

only a very short time before

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

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

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

in a close manner

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

hear with intention

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

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 For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

take in marriage

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

the force of workers available

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

speech you make to yourself

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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 Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

to a notorious degree

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

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

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

by chance

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

a person who is being chased

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

on the contrary

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

cut with a saw

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

filled with shade

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

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

From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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

From this reading Molly's cynicism was increasing constantly, and she now hardly ever allowed that anybody did anything for a good motive.

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

From this reading Listening to her Miss Carew almost believed that all the men Molly met were _divorces_, or notoriously lived bad lives, and hardly veiled their intention to continue to do the same after obtaining her hand and her money.

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From this reading THE NURSING OF A SLANDER Meanwhile, in shadowy corners of Westmoreland House, Miss Carew lived a monotonous but anxious life.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.

which person or people

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading She had moods in which she poured scandal into Miss Carew's half excited and curious mind, piling on her account of the wickedness and the baseness of the people she knew intimately, of the sharks who pursued her money, and, most of all, she showered her scorn on the men who wanted to marry her.

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

From this reading For days together she hardly saw Molly, and then perhaps she would be called into the big bed-room for a long talk, or rather, to listen to a long monologue in which Molly gave vent to views and feelings on men and things.