Chapter XXV

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

(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 "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading THE CULPRIT AND THE JUDGE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

the lower side of anything

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading THE CULPRIT AND THE JUDGE.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

greatly pleased

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

get undressed

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

in a serious manner

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

with fondness; with love

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

the act of giving

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

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

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE CULPRIT AND THE JUDGE.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

with relatively high volume

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

engage in

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

by chance

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

people who have retreated

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading THE CULPRIT AND THE JUDGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I shall wish Morris and all his concerns at the bottom of the Dart, if he is so to engross my mother when I want her," he said, as he flung himself full length on a couch in the music-room, desiring Emmeline to make haste and disrobe, as he must have an air on the harp to soothe his troubled spirit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading Herbert, to look for a poem, the beauty of which he had been discussing with Miss Harcourt during their sail, entered the library, but perceiving his mother, would have retreated, thinking her still engaged; but she looked up as the door opened, and perceiving him, smiled, and asked him if they had had a pleasant afternoon.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading He looked at her earnestly, without making any reply; then approaching her, took one of her hands in his, and said, fondly-- "Forgive me, dearest mother; I ought not, perhaps, to ask, but I am sure something is wrong.

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

From this reading It was nearly seven when the young party returned, delighted as usual with their afternoon's amusement; and Percy, shouting loudly for his mother, giving vent to an exclamation of impatience at finding she was still invisible.