Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A REVELATION.

having the wind against the forward side of the sails

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

later than; following

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

expected hopefully

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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From this reading "I can't help it, Sue; I really can't.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

the state of being physically constrained

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

at any time

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Their father was not present.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I can't help it, Sue; I really can't.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their father was not present.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

a human being

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their father was not present.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I can't help it, Sue; I really can't.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A REVELATION.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading "I can't help it, Sue; I really can't.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

carry out

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their father was not present.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

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

From this reading "I think--" said Miss Boldero one day about a fortnight after this--"it appears to me that Leonore might now be permitted to see the rector?"--and she looked round to take the opinion of her sisters.

precisely as stated

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

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

From this reading Their father was not present.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.

showing curiosity

From this reading Perhaps the speaker had awaited such an opportunity, possibly what appeared to be a very simple suggestion cost her an effort,--at any rate, something of constraint in her air and accents arrested the attention of the person most concerned, and Leo, wondering what so formal a preamble portended, was so taken aback by the climax that she did what she alone of the Bolderos ever did, she giggled.