Chapter XII

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

anew

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

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

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

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From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

mental turmoil

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

set up or found

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

playing golf

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

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

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

a midday meal

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

a social unit living together

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

the activity of climbing a mountain

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "His face seems familiar to me, but I can't place him.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

in a clever manner

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

that is looked for

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

face-to-face with; literally “face to face”

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

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

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

(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 Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

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

From this reading Chance, however, brought him in touch with her before many days were passed.

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

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

which person or people

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jacob sought distraction in the golfing resorts of England and the Continent, tried mountaineering in Switzerland, at which he had some success, and finally, with the entire Dauncey menage, took a small moor near the sea in Scotland, and in the extreme well-being of physical content found a species of happiness which sufficed well enough for the time.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It was early winter before he settled down in London again, with the firm determination of neither writing to nor making any enquiries concerning Sybil.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Who is the smartly dressed, sunburnt little Johnny who is staring at you so, Miss Bultiwell?" asked her _vis-a-vis_ at a luncheon party at the Savoy one day.