Chapter V

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

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

anew

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

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

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

divisible by two

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

at any time

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

only a very short time before

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

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

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

not any; not one

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

above and across; more than

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

win approval or support for

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

recurring again and again

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

only a very short time before

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

in an unfair manner

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading Those attaching to Hugh Crichton's were like a dim and distant dream, scarcely to be realised; nor had she, in the abstract, any sense that she would be unfairly treated by being deprived of her right of choice.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "_He_ will come and persuade father."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps no creature ever entered on a conflict with less hope of success.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading Childish as Violante was she had grown up too much in the constant discussion of ways and means not to be quite aware of the worldly advantages of Signor Vasari's offer.

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

From this reading She repeated this watchword over and over again to herself; but the new confidence could hardly combat the old experience, and she could not realise that "father" would be over-persuaded--even by her lover.