Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

consider or hold as true

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

of short duration or distance

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

the organ of sight

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

a short vivid experience

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

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From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

a particular point in time

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

a form of address for a man

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

on one occasion

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

in other respects or ways

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

with speed

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

express in words

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'If so, pray be civil enough to ask me at once--otherwise, I must accept the first partner that offers himself.'

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

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

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Fast as had been the pace in the Major's tax-cart, it seemed to me as though the miles flew much more quickly by as I returned to the town.

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

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

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

From this reading I have already said that Miss Bellew's manner was quite changed; and, as I assisted her from the carriage, I could not but mark the flashing brilliancy of her eye and the sparkling animation of her features, lending, as they did, an added loveliness to her beauty.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How, indeed, they passed I cannot well say; but, from the instant that I quitted Mr. Dillon's house to that of my arrival in Loughrea, there seemed to be but one brief, delightful moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Am I to dance with you, Mr. Hinton?' said she laughingly, as I led her up the stairs.