Chapter II · Chapter 2

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

later than; following

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

anew

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

(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 About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

any thing at all

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

changeable

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

without care or concern

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

having made preparations

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

set up or found

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

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

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

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

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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 He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

a female domestic

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

take in marriage

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

above and across; more than

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

go across or through

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

a human being

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

more desirable than another

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

an angry dispute

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

in the near future

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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 About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

carry out

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

express in words

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

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

From this reading Julia's relations constantly pressed her to marry, and give up this sort of life; but Julia was little disposed to exchange her present freedom.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

at the time that

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

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

From this reading About the time when our story commences, Uncle Nanasy entered the kitchen one afternoon to discover what was being cooked, after which he announced himself to the _dame de compagnie_, to ascertain in what humour his fair niece was to be found that day; and having satisfied himself on that point, he entered Julia's room, to tell her all that had been spoken of in the _cafés_ that morning.

during the time that

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

done by design

From this reading And indeed she was so wilful and capricious, that had she preferred any one person in particular, she was quite capable of rejecting his suit, and never seeing him again, if her relations urged her to marry him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He found her at her toilet; her maid was curling her long golden hair, while she reclined carelessly in her arm-chair and played with the silken tresses, which descended to the floor.

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

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Her marriage was thus put off from year to year; as soon as anything serious began to be reported, some quarrel was sure to take place on one side or other, and not unfrequently the whole affair would pass over, while those most nearly concerned knew nothing of it.