Chapter II

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

have

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

emanating from God

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

communicated in words

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

set up or found

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

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

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

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From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

not any; not one

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

in a poignant or touching manner

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

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

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was aware of the fact that Harriet was distinctly jealous of his too manifest liking for Margaret.

extremely

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

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

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

under normal conditions

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

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

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

at the time that

From this reading Being something of a philosopher, he had felt occasionally, when his sister-in-law had seemed to him more than usually charming and irresistible, that a wife's instinctive jealousy was really a Providential safeguard to hold a man in check.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But he was warned by the look in his wife's face that he must go no further.

the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

a late time of life

From this reading He wondered often why he found Margaret so tremendously appealing, when undoubtedly his wife, though ten years older than her sister, was much the better looking of the two.

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

From this reading He was not subtle enough to divine that it was the absolutely feminine quality of Margaret's personality, the penetrating, all-pervasive womanliness which one felt in her presence, which expressed itself in her every movement, in every curve of her young body--it was this which so poignantly appealed to his strong virility that at times he felt he could not bear her presence in the house.