Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

(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 Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading The Professor received them graciously.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

impossible to subdue

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

immediately past

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

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

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

full of life and energy

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

held dear

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

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From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The Professor received them graciously.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The Professor received them graciously.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

witty remark

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

confined on all sides

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Professor received them graciously.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

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

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

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

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Cora was being more than exasperating, Mrs. Cricklander thought, as they went through the park.

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

From this reading He was seated in his library, which now was a most comfortable room surrounded with bookcases in which lived all his rare editions of loved books.

which person or people

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Mrs. Cricklander grew more and more certain that her hold over him had lessened in these last two days, and every force in her indomitable personality stiffened with determination to win him at all costs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Not content with Lord Freynault, who was plainly devoted to her, she kept every now and then looking back at John Derringham with some lively sally, and although he was being particularly agreeable to herself, he responded to Miss Lutworth's piquant attacks with a too ready zeal.