Chapter XV

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

(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 When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

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

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

eagerly desirous

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

use to one's advantage

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

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From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

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From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

true confidential information

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

not to your liking

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

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

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

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

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

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

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

and nothing more

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

go across or through

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

pay back

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

in a reproving or reproachful manner

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

express in words

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

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

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

be seated

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

in a special manner

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

not in physical motion

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

by that means or because of that

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

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

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

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

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I am nothing but a false serpent," she used to say reproachfully to herself, "and repay all this love with deceit."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

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

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

at the time that

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

which person or people

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She received more visits than she cared for,--only one remained away, one whom she so much feared, one for whom she so much longed.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Frau Belier especially wished to know so exactly how it all came to pass that finally nothing was left for Lydia but to avail herself of Barbara's device of the open turnip-pit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Klytia was sufficiently restored to health to be able to sit up with outstretched foot on a chair specially constructed by her father, the visits of her friends who where most anxious to hear all the details of the accident began, thereby greatly tormenting the poor child.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Happily private affairs remained still uppermost in the minds of these busy women and maidens, and Lydia was endued with sufficient feminine cunning to parry a disagreeable question by referring to another topic.