Chapter XVII

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading CHARLOTTE THE DETECTIVE.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading CHARLOTTE THE DETECTIVE.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

the state of being embittered

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

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From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

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

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

not any; not one

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

the shell around the kernel of a nut

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

make square

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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 THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading And if he had taken her fully into his confidence about the story of his early marriage with her sister, his relations with Grosvenor Square would have been much less capable of embitterment and misinterpretation.

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

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW HE AND MARIANNE MISSED THEIR EXPLANATION.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE EXACT STORY OF CHALLIS'S FIRST WIFE'S FIRST MARRIAGE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.

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

From this reading CHALLIS'S SECOND COURTSHIP, IN A NUTSHELL If there had been no cause of irritation between Alfred Challis and his wife about his relations with Grosvenor Square, it would have mattered much less what he kept back from her of his previous history.