Chapter XXII

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

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading MARGARET AND ANNIE.

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From this reading MARGARET AND ANNIE.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

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

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

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

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

unvarying in nature

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

wanted intensely

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

formally expressing praise

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

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From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

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

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

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

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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From this reading MARGARET AND ANNIE.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

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From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

make reference to

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

only a very short time before

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

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

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

precisely as stated

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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

From this reading Margaret could not be jealous of Geoffrey; her regard for him was not sufficiently acute to admit any such feeling.

exhausted

From this reading But she rebelled secretly against the constant encomiastic mention of Annie, and grew wearied at and annoyed with the perpetually-iterated stories of Miss Maurice's goodness with which Geoffrey regaled her.

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

From this reading The meeting between Margaret and Annie Maurice, which Geoffrey had so anxiously desired, had taken place, but could scarcely be said to have been successful in its result.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.

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

From this reading With the best intention possible, and indeed with a very earnest wish that these two women should like each other very much, Geoff had said so much about the other to each, as to beget a mutual distrust and dislike before they became acquainted.