Chapter XV

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

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

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

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

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

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

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

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

deprived of sight

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

deem to be

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

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

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

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

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

immediately past

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

come together

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

move over something with pressure

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FOOL,” THEN BESET BY AN AMAZON.

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

From this reading “Ay, there’s the rub,” rejoined Leicester, leisurely flipping the ashes from the end of his cigar.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

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

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

which person or people

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, in my position, I consider such an arrangement would be most desirable, always supposing one can meet with--ar--a suitable partner.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ar--really--‘pon my word, you seem to have studied the subject deeply, Mr. Leicester,” returned De Grandeville, who was somewhat astonished at the length and volubility of Charley’s notable “Essay on Matrimony,” with which the last chapter was concluded, and too completely blinded by self-importance to perceive that the other was more or less laughing at him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “However, the drift of your argument appears in favour of marriage, and--ar--in fact--ar--I quite think as you do on the matter.