Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

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From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

tired of the world

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

on a floor below

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

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From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She had enjoyed that.

your parents

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

in a willing manner

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading She had enjoyed that.

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

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

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

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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 Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

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

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

the light of the Moon

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

with speed

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

asked for

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

in the near future

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had enjoyed that.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She tried to force a smile of interest to her lips as the old Duke described the subjects on the canvases before them.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

in a weary manner

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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From this reading Quickly they descended the broad staircase, and slowly wended their way across the large drawing-room.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

which person or people

From this reading He soon perceived her weariness, however, and calling to Mrs. Dunlop, who was being bored beyond measure, as she told her friends wearily, he requested her to show Miss Campbell the gardens by moonlight, to which she gladly assented.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.

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

From this reading Mary soon grew weary of looking at the many paintings which lined the walls of the galleries; she wished they would go back to the pretty rooms downstairs, where the music was playing and the young folks were dancing.