Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

a quantity of money

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading CONGRATULATIONS.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

felt extremely sad, especially because of a loss

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

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

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

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

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

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

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

the act of departing

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

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

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a shock to her, but she grieved more for him than for herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Joan was not really ill: she had contracted a chill, accompanied by a certain amount of fever, but this was all.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

at the time that

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.

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

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, the fever had already taken her on the night of her love scene with Henry, and to its influence upon her nerves may be attributed a good deal of the conduct which to Lady Graves had seemed to give evidence of art and experienced design.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Nothing further was said by her aunt as to her leaving the house, and things went on as usual till the morning when she woke up and learned that her lover had gone under such sad circumstances.