Chapter XIX

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

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

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

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

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

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 He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

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From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

and nothing more

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

held dear

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

engage in

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

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

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

not any; not one

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

and nothing more

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

an angry dispute

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

to a great degree

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading THE "WHARF-RAT."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

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

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

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

From this reading THE "WHARF-RAT."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He determined to make no further reference to the dissension, and to avoid what might lead to a new one.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Julia now knew, at least, how sorely he had been grieved by her selfishness, and she had thus an opportunity, if she really loved him, of showing whether her nature were capable of change.

during the time that

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He did not guess, as he approached the house, that his wife had long been watching at the front window, in an anxious, excited state, and that she only slipped back to the sofa and covered her head just before he reached the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On his way home Joseph reviewed the quarrel with a little more calmness, and, while admitting his own rashness and want of tact, felt relieved that it had occurred.