Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

eagerly desirous

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

move towards

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

greatly pleased

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

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

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

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From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

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

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

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From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

engage in

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

the force of workers available

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

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

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

intense aversion

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading The meeting had not been quite a success, but this he did not remember.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

the act of using

From this reading Like most men who have a repugnance to clerical influence he had a great idea of its power, and a perfect readiness to make use of it.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Edmund's half-sleepy easy manner had been more cordial, but not quite so good as usual.

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

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

at the time that

From this reading He was delighted when he remembered having met Mark Molyneux at Molly's house.

which person or people

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.

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

From this reading MARK ENTERS INTO TEMPTATION The more he realised Molly's danger, the more he believed in her innocence--the more anxious Edmund became to find a suitable envoy to approach her from the enemy's side, and one who, if possible, would understand his position.