Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A LETTER.

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

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

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

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

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

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

on or to one side

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

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From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

for the reason that

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

thrown away

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

put on clothes

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

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

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

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

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

set down according to a plan

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

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

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

not any; not one

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

above and across; more than

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

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

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

carry out

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

up to a particular time

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

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

From this reading Griselda had not had an experience of many lovers; indeed, the sweet story had never been told to her till Leslie Travers told it; and there was a charm for her in thinking that her heart had responded so fully to him and given him her first love.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading But her face was by no means troubled and anxious; on the contrary, it was happy, almost radiant, in its expression.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

precisely as stated

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

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

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Griselda was glad to escape to her own room that she might have time to think over her position and decide what was best to do, and what was the next step to take.

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

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.

produce a literary work

From this reading She laid aside her dress and hoop, and put on a long morning-gown which Lady Betty had discarded because the colour was unbecoming; and then, opening her desk, chose a very smooth sheet of Bath-post paper, and sat with her quill pen in her hand as if uncertain what to write.