Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

a state at a particular time

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

unvarying in nature

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

a group of musicians playing or singing together

From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

the act of departing

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

a social unit living together

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

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

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

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 Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

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From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

give an interpretation or explanation to

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

not often

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

in a strange manner

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Owing to the peculiar conditions of his life, a life led almost entirely apart from the rest of his household, Richard Maule seldom had occasion to see Hew Lingard and Athena together.

in physical discomfort

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very susceptible to the physical condition of those about him, and he noticed that she had altered strangely during the short time she had been at Rede Place.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

look attentively

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

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

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the owner of Rede Place always realised a great deal more of what was going on than those about him credited him with doing, and on his wife he kept a constant, secret watch of which she alone became sometimes uncomfortably aware.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As the fine autumn days--to the stricken man the pleasantest time of the year--wore themselves away, Richard Maule grew particularly kind and considerate to Jane Oglander.

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From this reading "L'amour et la douleur sont parallels Ces deux lignes-là vont à jamais ensemble."