Chapter X

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

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

(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 BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

lively and spirited

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

the act of departing

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

an established custom

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

in an intuitive manner

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement (1792-1866)

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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 knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

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From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

most important element

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading She knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading She knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

cut with a saw

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

not often

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

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

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

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

From this reading She knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

From this reading Although she could be contemptuously disregardful of public opinion, she seldom made the mistake of misreading it to her advantage, and as she moved about among groups of idlers in Main Street she intuitively discovered that there was a formidable undercurrent of opposition to her husband.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

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

From this reading She knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.

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

From this reading BEFORE Louise had been an hour in the Valley she saw that the election was not going to be the “walk-over” that Pat Goard was predicting, despite the solid support which Keble was receiving at the hands of all the commercial interests.

which person or people

From this reading She knew there were people in the Valley who thought of her as a “menace”.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It came to her with a shock that part of the opposition was directed at herself.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were women who resented what they regarded as her superior airs, her new way of talking, her habit of dashing into town in an expensive motor.